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Government delivers on key NHS manifesto pledge

By Lee Peart 17 February 2025

The Government has delivered on its manifesto pledge of providing 2m additional extra NHS appointments, seven months ahead of schedule.

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NHS waiting lists fall for fourth consecutive month

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

Waiting lists fell for the fourth month in December as NHS staff delivered a record 18m treatments in 2024.

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Half of NHS targets to be scrapped by Government, report

By Lee Peart 27 January 2025

Half of the targets set for the NHS are to be scrapped in a major policy announcement this week, it has been reported.

ELECTIVE CARE

How feasible is the 18-week elective care target?

By Lee Peart 23 January 2025

The Government’s elective care target to treat 92% of patients within 18 weeks by the end of Parliament is achievable but will be dependent on a significant rise in treatments and how fast referral...

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Winter pressures 'similar to height of pandemic' as virus levels surge

By Lee Peart 09 January 2025

Frontline staff are experiencing pressures ‘similar to the days at the height of the pandemic’ as virus levels surge across the country.

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Starmer sets out plan to cut NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has laid out plans to meet the Government’s target of 92% of NHS patients being seen within 18 weeks by the end of this Parliament.

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NHS partnership with independent sector key to cutting waiting lists

By Lee Peart 06 January 2025

An agreement between the NHS and independent sector has been struck to help tackle waiting lists and give patients greater choice.

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Streeting welcomes second consecutive fall in NHS waiting lists

By Lee Peart 12 December 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has welcomed a second consecutive monthly fall in NHS waiting lists despite record A&E demand.

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Streeting urges NHS to prioritise patient safety

By Lee Peart 10 December 2024

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has urged NHS leaders to prioritise patient safety during a meeting to address record winter pressures.

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