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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ella Pickover

Call for more support to help millions caught up in record NHS backlog

PA Wire

More must be done to support the millions of people caught up in the NHS backlog, a patient watchdog has said after a new survey found dwindling confidence in timely access to the health service.

The NHS should employ more staff to support people who are anxiously waiting for care, Healthwatch England said.

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