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NHS Waiting List Climbs to 7.37 Million Treatment Pathways in England
England’s planned-care waiting list rose to an estimated 7.37 million pathways at the end of August, even as hospitals delivered substantial numbers of treatments.
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Flu Activity Rises Early as Health Officials Urge Eligible Patients to Get Vaccinated
Flu activity remains at a low baseline level but has risen earlier than in recent seasons, according to England’s public-health surveillance.
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More Than 50,000 Patients Wait Over 12 Hours for Admission After A&E Decision
Newly reported NHS figures show 50,582 waits of more than 12 hours between the decision to admit a patient and their admission to hospital during September.
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Scottish A&E Data Shows One in Three Attendances Exceeded Four Hours in August
Official figures show 66.7% of A&E attendances in Scotland ended within four hours during August, while 7,071 lasted longer than 12 hours.
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Welsh NHS Treatment Backlog Rises for Fourth Month as Long Waits Persist
The number of treatment pathways waiting to start care in Wales reached almost 709,700 in July, up around 11,300 from June.
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NHS Dental Figures Show Four in Ten Adults in England Were Seen Over Two Years
NHS dental statistics show 18.8 million adults, equal to 40% of the population, received NHS dental care in the two years to March 2026.
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Leeds Maternity Review Sets Out Plans to Examine Harm and Families’ Concerns
An independent review of Leeds maternity and neonatal care will examine serious harm, deaths and the handling of concerns over a period spanning more than a decade.
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Northern Ireland Figures Show 651 CAMHS Assessment Waits Exceeded Nine Weeks
New official statistics record 1,731 waits for children’s mental-health assessments at the end of June, including 651 longer than nine weeks.
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Northern Ireland Allocates £2.3 Million a Year to Expand Neurology Services
The Department of Health says £2.3 million in recurring annual funding will support additional neurology capacity and a new delivery team.
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More Than £1.5 Billion Announced for NHS Hospital Repairs and Building Projects
Ministers have announced funding for more than 950 hospital projects, including maintenance, safety upgrades and ten major developments.
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Government Accepts 44 Recommendations on Rules for AI in Healthcare
Ministers have endorsed a package of 44 recommendations for regulating AI-enabled medical products, with emphasis on patient safety and ongoing oversight.
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New Breast Cancer Partnership Aims to Improve Symptom Awareness and Support
A new government partnership with Breast Cancer Now is intended to improve awareness of possible symptoms and access to trusted support after treatment.