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The number of people waiting for routine surgery in England is at its highest level for a decade, figures from NHS England show.
It is estimated more than four million people were waiting for operations in June - a figure last seen in 2007.
The rise is partly because of growing demand and the NHS performing more procedures.
But some doctors argue the higher numbers reflect growing strain on the health service.
The NHS in England is failing to meet its target to operate on 92% of people within 18 weeks.
Since June last year there has been an increase of more than 21% in the numbers waiting longer than 18 weeks to 373,182.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40886598
...strong economy...long-term plan...NHS funding ring-fenced...24 hour/7 day week access...blah...blah...blah...
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It is estimated more than four million people were waiting for operations in June - a figure last seen in 2007.
The rise is partly because of growing demand and the NHS performing more procedures.
But some doctors argue the higher numbers reflect growing strain on the health service.
The NHS in England is failing to meet its target to operate on 92% of people within 18 weeks.
Since June last year there has been an increase of more than 21% in the numbers waiting longer than 18 weeks to 373,182.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40886598
...strong economy...long-term plan...NHS funding ring-fenced...24 hour/7 day week access...blah...blah...blah...
😡