Topic
emergency departments
NHS routine waiting list hits nine-month high
The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has climbed to 7.33 million as health services grapple with intense summer demand and corridor care.
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.