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flag England's NHS routine treatment waitlist fell slightly in September, the first annual drop in 15 years, but challenges remain.

flag The NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England declined slightly in September to 7.39 million procedures, marking the first annual drop in 15 years, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who attributed progress to increased investment and modernization. flag While patients waiting over a year fell to 180,329 and 61.8% waited less than 18 weeks, the figures remain below government targets. flag Challenges persist, including record A&E attendances and ambulance incidents in October, an early flu surge with 14.4 million vaccinations administered, and a planned five-day strike by thousands of resident doctors, which Streeting called “reckless and irresponsible.” NHS leaders warn winter will be one of the toughest on record due to sustained demand, staff shortages, and ongoing pressure on services.

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