The plan aims to ensure no patient has to wait more than 18 weeks for non-urgent hospital care by spring 2029, reflecting a commitment to tackle the care backlog.
Keir Starmer addressed the urgent need for reform, emphasizing that the independent sector will play a critical role in reducing the waiting list currently affecting 6.4 million people.
With private hospitals already providing approximately 10% of elective activity, the initiative's additional one million appointments will enhance the capacity significantly, helping to address patient needs.
The government is set to allocate an extra £2.5 billion annually to the private sector, raising total funding to nearly £16 billion, showcasing the criticality of this strategy.
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