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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

NHS waiting lists in England hit new record high

PA Wire

NHS waiting lists have hit a new record high, with more people facing long waits, data shows.

Figures for the NHS in England show 7.75 million people were waiting to start treatment at the end of August, up from 7.68 million in July.

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