Health · 7 June 2026

Record 1.92 million people waiting for NHS tests

A record 1.92 million people in England are now waiting for NHS diagnostic tests, with fears that these long delays could endanger patients' health. Demand for crucial tests, such as MRI and CT scans, is currently outstripping the NHS's ability to meet it. More than 400,000 people on the waiting list have already waited longer than the six-week maximum.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 June 2026 at 23:47

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