Government hits key NHS target to cut waiting times for patients

A general view of staff on a NHS hospital ward (PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government has hit a key target on cutting the number of people waiting for NHS care, with health leaders calling it a “significant achievement”.

An estimated 65.3% of patients in England in March began hospital treatment within 18 weeks of referral, up from 62.6% in February and the highest percentage since November 2021.