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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

NHS hospital waiting lists rise for first time in seven months

The NHS waiting list for hospital treatment in England has risen for the first time in seven months - (Jeff Moore/PA)

The NHS waiting list for hospital treatment in England has grown for the first time in seven months.

New figures show an estimated 7.42 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of March, relating to 6.25 million patients – up slightly from 7.40 million treatments and 6.24 million patients at the end of February.

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