NHS Wales
NHS Wales waiting lists and GP shortages reach critical levels
NHS Wales is struggling with significant patient waiting lists and severe GP workload intensity. Ongoing staffing vacancies and discharge delays continue to impact emergency care performance.
Welsh Government reports two-year waits at four-year low
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.
Thousands in Wales wait months for therapies, data show
New data reveals the highest monthly wait times for psychological therapies in six years. Mind Cymru is urging the Welsh Government to prioritize care.
Betsi Cadwaladr health board cuts private sector spending to £14 million
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.
NHS Wales misses waiting lists targets ahead of Senedd election
Provisional data shows the Welsh Government missed three primary healthcare targets, with approximately 666,700 people waiting for treatment in March 2026.
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.