Nine hospital trusts responsible for half of patients waiting the longest

Nine NHS trusts together account for more than half of the people waiting for more than a year and a half for pre-planned hospital care, according to new analysis (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Wire)

More than half of people waiting the longest for pre-planned hospital treatment in England are under the care of just nine hospital trusts, according to figures.

As of the end of September, 2,703 patients in England had been waiting at least a year and a half to begin NHS hospital treatment.