#waiting-times

#waiting-times

NHS England will prioritize cutting waiting times over early cancer diagnosis and health initiatives, raising concerns among health experts and charities.

Italy's public healthcare system is increasingly inaccessible, with 4.5 million people forgoing services in 2023 due to long waits and high costs.

The government is enhancing the NHS app to enable patients in England to book treatments and reduce waiting times for non-emergency elective procedures.

The revised NHS app is central to the government's plan to reduce waiting times and enhance patient autonomy in elective care management.

The NHS is implementing major reforms to reduce waiting times and expand patient access to care.

Seven-day health hubs and diagnostic centres will significantly increase appointment availability.

Technology and app improvements will enhance patient experience and efficiency in the NHS.

Government pledges to cut NHS patient waiting times for treatment by nearly half a million in the next year.

Long waiting times for NHS treatment impacting patients

Every acute hospital trust in England is currently failing to treat 92% of patients within 18 weeks.

Long waiting times for knee replacement surgery leave patients feeling desperate and frustrated.

Access to GPs has decreased significantly, with many now relying on nurse practitioners instead.

GPs will be incentivized to consult specialists for non-hospital treatments to reduce NHS waiting lists.

The need to increase NHS surgical capacity is critical for addressing long waiting times for routine surgeries.

Patients like the author, awaiting routine surgeries, experience significant impacts on their mental, physical health, and quality of life due to delays.

Kildare faces the longest driving test waits in Ireland, reaching up to 30 weeks, while Mayo has the shortest at 11 weeks.

Long waiting times for driving tests persist in many counties, especially Kildare, where waits can exceed 30 weeks.

The increase in no-shows has exacerbated the driving test backlog, affecting availability and scheduling of tests.

There is significant variation in cancer treatment wait times in England, leading to increased risks for patients. Immediate action is required.

The government must urgently develop a plan to address NHS waiting times and funding ahead of the winter season.

The government's plan to tackle hospital backlogs in England requires fundamental reforms to be effective, according to health leaders.

37.3% of patients at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust waited more than four hours in A&E, ranking the trust in the top five for longest waiting times in London.

Whittington Health NHS Trust had the worst waiting times in London, with 41.2% of patients waiting more than four hours in A&E.

Waiting times for fertility treatments are significantly longer than promised by HSE.

More than 1,000 patients have been sent to private clinics due to delays.

The Doug Ford government in Ontario plans to give independent clinics a bigger role in the publicly funded health system.

Some doctors argue that these clinics will increase accessibility to procedures and reduce waiting times for patients.