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Northern Ireland health service cuts waiting lists with 385,182 extra cases
The Department of Health reported 385,182 additional interventions during 2025/26, citing progress in reducing waiting lists through the Elective Care Framework. Despite these gains, officials acknowledge ongoing challenges including workforce vacancies and rising demand for care.
NHS Wales App adds waiting list tracking for patients
Patients in Wales can now monitor their hospital referral status and wait times through the NHS Wales App. The update offers greater transparency for those on waiting lists since December.
NHS waiting times for emergency and elective care remain below targets
New performance data reveals ongoing pressure on the NHS, with elective waiting lists increasing and emergency departments struggling to meet official goals. Analysts have also raised concerns regarding the methods used to report reductions in waiting lists.
£80m boost to cut waiting times across Northern Ireland’s health service
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announced an £80m investment package designed to address service pressures and increase elective care capacity in Northern Ireland. The funding aims to support long-term reform through regional collaboration and the integration of new technologies.
NHS waiting list climbs to 7.41 million for third month running
England's hospital waiting list has climbed for the third consecutive month, raising alarms as the health service prepares for mounting winter pressures.
Physician appointment wait times hit 31 days as shortages deepen
The average wait for a new-patient appointment has risen to 31 days, a 19% increase since 2022. The report highlights how workforce constraints and insurance acceptance impact patient access to care.
NHS waiting list drops to 26-month low as record treatments delivered
NHS England has delivered record numbers of treatments, reducing the elective care waiting list to its lowest level in over two years.
NHS faces worst-case scenario as super flu hospitalisations surge by 55%
A mutated H3N2 influenza strain has led to record hospitalisations, prompting some NHS trusts to reintroduce mask-wearing in specific clinical areas.
NHS waiting lists in Wales fall to their lowest level in six years
Official data reveals NHS waiting lists in Wales have fallen to their lowest level in nearly six years following eight consecutive months of decline. Despite progress in planned care, the system continues to face challenges in emergency departments and cancer treatment services.
NHS spending fails to cut waiting lists as MPs warn of flawed strategy
The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the government's NHS strategy, highlighting missed recovery targets and concerns regarding proposed structural reforms.
NHS trusts lag on 18‑week target as progress stalls
An analysis shows that over a third of hospital trusts have seen a decline in the share of patients seen within 18 weeks since January, sparking clinical concerns.