NHS waiting lists: what the headline number hides
The waiting list counts treatment pathways rather than people, and understanding how patients enter, move along and leave it explains why…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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Stories tagged “Waiting Lists”.
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NHS Waiting Times Crisis: 7.6 Million People Waiting for Treatment — Why It's Broken and How to Fix It
NHS waiting lists hit 7.6 million in 2024 — here's why waits are so long, what the government is doing, and how to get treatment faster.
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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Opinion: The NHS Needs Honesty, Not More Empty Promises
Politicians promise to 'save the NHS' every election, then fail to deliver. It's time to have an honest conversation about what the NHS can…
Naomi Clarke
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NHS Funding in 2026: The Reality Behind the Headlines
As the government announces another multi-billion pound injection into the NHS, health economists and frontline staff warn that headline…
Emily Chen
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Stuck on an NHS Waiting List? Your Rights and Alternatives in 2026
Millions of patients are languishing on NHS waiting lists in 2026. Here is what you are legally entitled to, how to push for faster…
Sarah Henderson
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How the NHS Waiting List Crisis Is Being Addressed
England's elective waiting list fell from a record 7.8 million in September 2023 to around 7.4 million in early 2025. Here is what closed…
Dr. Nadia Okoro
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NHS Waiting Lists Hit Record 7.8 Million as Winter Crisis Looms
NHS England data shows waiting lists have reached a record 7.8 million patient pathways, with over 400,000 people waiting more than a year…
Daily Junction Editorial Team
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