The NHS waiting list in England increased to 7.37 million, up by 10,000 from May, though lower than last year's 7.62 million. Experts warn this rise indicates the NHS is not treating enough patients to keep pace with demand. Patients can be removed from the list legitimately, but many experts argue this reflects the system's struggle. Financial incentives encourage hospitals to validate patients, leading to the removal of over 200,000 patients monthly, with some removals potentially due to errors. The Nuffield Trust suggests that this presents an illusion of progress in NHS patient treatment.
The NHS waiting list in England has seen a small rise to 7.37 million at the end of June, reflecting treatment challenges amid rising demand.
Experts indicate that patients are removed from the waiting list without receiving treatment, a sign that the NHS struggles to meet patient demands.
Internal documents reveal a significant reduction in the waiting list through patient removals, with financial incentives encouraging hospitals to validate cases requiring no treatment.
Dr. Becks Fisher states that recent reductions in waiting lists may create a false impression, as the NHS continues to treat significantly fewer patients.
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