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A number of programmes are in place within emergency care, with the aim to improve patient care and help meet the four-hour A&E target.
A capital incentive scheme for ambulance trusts was launched in January 2004. The scheme rewarded ambulance trusts who made progress on achieving and maintaining the 75 percent Category A standard.
A capital incentive scheme for A&E ran from March 2004 to March 2005. Under this scheme, each acute NHS trust with a major A&E that met specific thresholds received payments of up to £500,000.
