New analysis shows significant regional disparities in NHS elective care, with patients in wealthier areas more likely to be treated within 18 weeks.

The Office for National Statistics has identified significant inconsistencies in how NHS waiting list data is reported across the four UK nations. Experts warn that differing metrics for referral and treatment pathways make direct comparisons misleading.

NHS patients in England have legal rights regarding elective care waiting times and cancer diagnostic standards. This guide explains how to track hospital performance and what steps to take if providers fail to meet these requirements.

NHS England has introduced an interactive dashboard to improve transparency in tracking consultant-led referral waiting times and elective care performance. The tool provides a new way for the public to monitor progress toward the constitutional 18-week treatment standard.

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.