US EditionHospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
- In April, NHS waiting lists fell to 7.39 million, marking the first decrease in 17 years and the lowest level since two years ago, according to new data published on June 12.
- The average waiting time for planned treatment is now 13.3 weeks, the lowest since July 2022, despite increased patient demand and ongoing demand pressures.
- NHS England's Co-National Medical Director Meghana Pandit stated that staff efforts and reforms are helping to reduce waiting lists.
- Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized ongoing NHS recovery efforts through record investment and reform initiatives.
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The Independent
What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show
Some 75.4% of patients in England were seen within four hours in A&Es last month, up from 74.8% in April.
NHS Waiting List Hits Two-Year Low As Staff Work To ‘Turn The Tide’
Share Post Share Email The NHS waiting list has fallen to its lowest level in two years, the first April drop since 2008, as health chiefs hailed staff for continuing to tackle demand and drive progress for patients. New data published this week shows that the NHS waiting list has fallen to 7.39 million, down from 7.42 million – the first time the waiting list has seen a reduction in April in 17 years (excludin…
New waiting time figures for May show that there have never been fewer patients in the health care queue. The waiting time for health care has been reduced by six days since May 2024 and the waiting time for those waiting has been reduced by almost a full month in one year. Deadline violations are also decreasing.
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