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NHS anaesthetist shortage prevents 1.5 million operations a year

NHS anaesthetist shortage prevents 1.5 million operations a year

A chronic shortage of anaesthetists is stalling the surgical pipeline across the UK, leaving millions of patients facing treatment delays and deteriorating health.

NHS ·17 Jul 2026, 18:34 ·Owen Patel 3 min read