EMERGENCY admission to hospital in central London has reduced after the introduction of the ultra-low emissions zone and the T-charge area, health record analysis has revealed.

Researchers at Imperial College London said today that admissions have decreased by 3 per cent per year since the schemes were launched.

They also found an 8 per cent reduction for heart problems and a 6 per cent reduction for breathing issues.

The study, which looked into urgent admissions to hospitals excluding accidents, burns, drug overdoses, poisoning or self-harm, also noted admissions had been increasing by a rate of 3 per cent per year prior to the schemes being started in 2017 and 2019.

Study leader Dr Daniela Fecht said: “We controlled for other factors and trends in our study design so we can conclude that reductions in hospital admissions are directly linked to the emission reduction initiatives in central London.”