There were 139,903 delayed discharge days in July 2019, compared with 140,938 in July 2018, a decrease of 0.7%, but still a daily average of 4,513 beds occupied by delayed transfers of care (DTOC) patients in July 2019 and 4,546 in July 2018, according to the latest figures.

The proportion of delays attributable to the NHS in July 2019 was 60.6% – down from 61.9% in July 2018. The remaining delays were attributed as follows: 29.8% social care (down from 30.1% in July 2018) and 9.6% both (up from 7.9% in July 2018).