Nine English hospital trusts account for over half of patients waiting over 18 months for treatment.

Nine hospital trusts in England are responsible for over half of patients waiting at least 18 months for pre-planned treatments, according to recent figures. As of September, 2,703 patients had waited this long, with the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust accounting for about 21.4% of these cases. Despite calls for support to boost capacity, the Health and Social Care Secretary plans to name and shame failing hospitals.

November 29, 2024
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