Despite record-breaking levels of diagnostic imaging, the NHS continues to face high waiting lists due to rising demand and significant workforce shortages. Experts warn that without investment in staff, the system will struggle to overcome these persistent challenges.

Data suggests 2.99 million patients remain in an invisible backlog, having never seen a clinician since their GP referral. These delays complicate efforts to meet the 18-week treatment target.

New data shows a decline in the NHS routine treatment backlog for the sixth consecutive month, alongside mixed results for emergency care and cancer targets.

An IFS analysis shows Welsh health and education services underperform compared to pre-pandemic levels and English counterparts despite higher spending. The findings come ahead of the 7 May 2026 Senedd election, as experts point to potential issues with policy design and service delivery.

Assessment and Recovery Centres are using oxygenated blood to preserve organs before transplant, aiming to add 750 life-saving transplants annually. This rollout addresses current organ waste caused by damage from interrupted blood flow.

Welsh NHS waiting times for two-year pathways reached their lowest level since March 2021 in June 2025, even as emergency departments faced record attendance.

New data reveals the highest monthly wait times for psychological therapies in six years. Mind Cymru is urging the Welsh Government to prioritize care.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has ordered urgent mitigation for the approaching super‑El Niño, citing risks to food, energy and water supplies. The government is also urging battery‑backed prosumers and reviewing SAARC cooperation.

Freedom-of-information requests reveal that flooding has caused over 3,000 days of service disruption across NHS sites, highlighting a need for climate adaptation.

Caring for aging parents requires proactive planning, empathy, and logistical preparation. This guide covers identifying care needs, safety, and legal matters.

Automated triage will be phased into the NHS App to direct patients toward appropriate care settings. The initiative is part of a broader £10bn effort to upgrade the health service's digital infrastructure.

The NHS Oversight Framework dashboard organizes trusts into segments based on performance to improve transparency and access to oversight information. It links performance data to targeted support for providers, including the Recovery Support Programme for those with significant challenges.

Thousands of men in England will gain access to the hormone therapy abiraterone for non-metastatic, high-risk prostate cancer starting in January 2026.

The NHS is launching an AI-powered triage tool within its app to help direct patients to the most appropriate service and manage demand for GP appointments. This initiative is part of a broader £10 billion investment in health service technology and data systems.

Wirral Council has formally allocated £2 million for the refurbishment of Birkenhead Park. This investment is part of a broader effort to elevate the borough's status as a visitor destination.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has significantly reduced its spending on outsourcing NHS treatments to private providers over three years. The decrease follows changing trends across clinical departments and ongoing discussions regarding NHS waiting list management.

New research indicates that group-based stationary cycling programmes improve recovery outcomes for hip osteoarthritis patients and increase cost-efficiency.

University Hospitals Birmingham has confirmed a technical outage impacting its live emergency department waiting time displays across its hospital sites. The trust is encouraging patients to utilize the NHS 111 service while the digital service undergoes repairs.

The NHS is launching the My Planned Care portal to provide patients with accessible waiting-time data and information on their surgical pathways. The service is part of new standards designed to improve transparency and patient communication while they wait for treatment.

The NHS has launched a transparency initiative to address health inequalities by releasing detailed demographic data to inform targeted care interventions. This effort is part of the government’s 10 Year Health Plan to improve outcomes in deindustrialised cities and coastal towns.