NHS waiting list rises despite record summer care levels

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 14:44 · Archive

NHS waiting lists are growing as winter pressures build on the health service.

The NHS waiting list continues to grow despite the health service delivering record levels of care over the summer period. An NHS chief has warned of 'ominous' signs of winter pressure building, with waiting times for planned surgery already beginning to rise.

The warning suggests that the typical seasonal challenges facing the health service in winter may be emerging earlier than usual, presenting fresh concerns about the capacity to manage patient demand in the coming months.

How it is being reported

• 'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list growsNHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.BBC News · 8 Oct, 13:42
• NHS waiting list continues to rise despite record levels of care over summerAn NHS chief has warned of ‘ominous’ signs of winter pressure building on the health service.Evening Standard · 8 Oct, 11:16

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