The NHS in England is facing significant challenges in meeting hospital waiting times, particularly the 18-week target, which has not been achieved since 2015. Though there has been a marginal improvement since the last election, factors such as competition for resources and focus on longer waits contribute to low performance. The government, while acknowledging the challenges, points to the overall improvements as a positive sign. Health Secretary Wes Streeting insists that substantial progress will emerge through upcoming investments and plans, but agrees that meeting the 18-week target remains crucial and challenging, aiming for 92% success by 2029.
The NHS is struggling with the 18-week waiting time target, seen as a key election pledge, and hasn't met it since 2015.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting stated that improvements in waiting times are encouraging and assures that the government is on track to meet targets.
Despite recent improvements, only a small percentage of patients are seeing progress toward the 18-week care target, with many trusts performing worse since January.
The government has set a target to see 92% of patients within 18 weeks by March 2029, acknowledging significant challenges ahead.
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