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Thousands of NHS Patients Silently Dropped From Waiting Lists

At least 2,000 patients in England may have dropped off hospital waiting lists since 2018 because of a flaw in the NHS electronic referral system, a safety watchdog has found. The Health Services Safety Investigations Body said referrals left untouched for 180 days are automatically removed without warning staff. Many cases only surfaced after GPs raised concerns. Trusts are being urged to introduce local checks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 October 2026 at 21:59

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