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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kate Ng

More than half a million women facing year-long waits for gynaecological care

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Women are waiting “longer than ever” for gynaecology services across the UK, as waiting lists have increased by more than 60 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) have published a report outlining the impact of longer waiting times, warning that patients were “consistently deprioritised and overlooked”.

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