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How long are NHS waits?
The NHS waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has been growing for years, reaching over 7 million people in 2023. This means many patients already face long delays for appointments and procedures. The discovery of thousands more silently dropped from lists adds to concerns about the true scale of demand and the pressure on services.
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