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Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

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

Bone-on-bone agony: the cruel reality of facing a three-year waiting list for a new knee

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.

The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed

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

New figures reveal 18% of patients have waited over a year for treatment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Long waiting times for NHS treatment impacting patients

Number of patients facing 18-month wait for NHS care rises in England

Long waits for care in the NHS continue to be a major issue, with millions of patients waiting for treatment and hundreds of thousands waiting for over a year.
The number of patients waiting more than 18 months for routine treatment has increased, and patients needing urgent care are being seen less quickly.

Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say

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

Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

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

Bone-on-bone agony: the cruel reality of facing a three-year waiting list for a new knee

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.

The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed

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

New figures reveal 18% of patients have waited over a year for treatment - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Long waiting times for NHS treatment impacting patients

Number of patients facing 18-month wait for NHS care rises in England

Long waits for care in the NHS continue to be a major issue, with millions of patients waiting for treatment and hundreds of thousands waiting for over a year.
The number of patients waiting more than 18 months for routine treatment has increased, and patients needing urgent care are being seen less quickly.

Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say

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

'No-shows' for drive test on rise despite waiting lists of up to 30 weeks in some counties

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

'No-shows' for driving test on rise despite waiting lists of up to 30 weeks in some counties

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.

'No-shows' for drive test on rise despite waiting lists of up to 30 weeks in some counties

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

'No-shows' for driving test on rise despite waiting lists of up to 30 weeks in some counties

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.
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Wales hospital waiting lists hit new record high

Hospital waiting times in Wales have hit record levels, affecting hundreds of thousands of patients and drawing criticism from political parties.
#healthcare-system

Delays in State-funded fertility scheme a worry for 'women close to 40'

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.

Ontario's plan for private clinics to do publicly funded surgeries gets thumbs up from these doctors | CBC News

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.

Delays in State-funded fertility scheme a worry for 'women close to 40'

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.

Ontario's plan for private clinics to do publicly funded surgeries gets thumbs up from these doctors | CBC News

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.
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Illegal crossings hit Biden-era low as migrants wait longer for entry

Migrants in Mexico face long wait times for asylum appointments and tougher restrictions on crossing the U.S. border illegally.

The Bexley GPs where patients are left waiting for appointments most

Patients in Bexley experience varying wait times for GP appointments, with some getting same-day slots while others wait over a month.

St George's doctor says the NHS is failing children with disgraceful' wait times

Children are facing long waiting times for NHS treatment and are not considered a priority.
Dr. Camilla Kingdon calls for a dedicated children's health minister to ensure fair consideration in policy decisions.
#patient-experience

Cancer patients 'at risk' due to treatment delays, doctors say

Cancer care in the UK is in crisis, with patients not being treated on time leading to significant delays in treatment.
Cancer waiting times in England are at their worst on record, with only 65.9% of patients starting treatment on time in December.

My long and painful wait for NHS knee surgery has left me depressed | Letter

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.

Cancer patients 'at risk' due to treatment delays, doctors say

Cancer care in the UK is in crisis, with patients not being treated on time leading to significant delays in treatment.
Cancer waiting times in England are at their worst on record, with only 65.9% of patients starting treatment on time in December.

My long and painful wait for NHS knee surgery has left me depressed | Letter

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.
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The king's cancer was caught early. His subjects often have to wait months.

King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer
The majority of Britons rely on the free public health-care system
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