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Wales' health and education services lag behind England and pre-pandemic levels despite higher spending, with worsening waits, absences, and declining performance, the IFS warns.
Welsh health and education services continue to underperform compared to England and pre-pandemic levels despite higher per capita spending, according to an Institute for Fiscal Studies report.
Hospital waiting times for planned treatments remain nearly double 2019 levels, A&E waits have worsened, and school absences are 50% higher than in 2019.
Educational performance in international tests has declined, and fewer young people are staying in education past age 16.
The IFS attributes the gap to service delivery and policy challenges, not funding, warning that upcoming budget constraints could force emergency cuts without UK government support.
Los servicios de salud y educación de Gales se encuentran por detrás de Inglaterra y los niveles previos a la pandemia a pesar del mayor gasto, con el empeoramiento de las esperas, las ausencias y el desempeño decreciente, advierte la IFS.