NHS waiting list breaches 7MILLION for first time ever

NHS waiting list breaches 7MILLION for first time ever

The NHS waiting list for routine operations has breached 7million for the first time ever.

This is up from 6.8million in July and is the highest number since records began in August 2007. 

This includes almost 390,000 patients who’ve been forced to wait over a year for treatment. 

Meanwhile, more than 30,000 A&E patients faced 12-hour waits — a record high.

The NHS waiting list for routine operations has breached 7million for the first time ever. This includes almost 390,000 patients who’ve been forced to wait over a year for treatment 




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