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A&E

American

Trademark.

Arts and Entertainment: a cable television channel.

A & E British

abbreviation

Accident and Emergency (department in hospitals)

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Delia Lodge said she is filled with dread every time they have to sit in the same area as A&E patients while waiting for treatment at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, in Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Last year, there were 100 admissions, 73 of which came through the A&E department, compared with 38 of the 47 in 2015.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

At the Royal Berkshire Hospital, for example, the four‑hour A&E target was met in 82% of cases during December's walkout, compared with 73% the previous week.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"We ask all patients to attend planned appointments unless told otherwise, and to please only use A&E in a genuine emergency."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Old books are dated, naturally, but they can show you things about life in the past which you can't pick up from an A&E documentary.

From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim

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