The Delivery plan for recovering urgent and emergency care was published in January 2023. Setting out a 2-year action plan from April 2023, it is backed by a £1 billion improvement package and £200 million ambulance fund, with the ambition of reducing the time people spend in A&E or waiting for ambulances to arrive.

This letter and guidance highlight the progress made over 2023/24 in delivering the actions set out in the delivery plan.