The NHS has struggled to make progress on cutting the number of patients waiting (Image: Getty) The NHS waiting list has risen for the first time in seven months, striking a blow to Rishi Sunak ’s claims that it was coming down. Some 6.33 million patients were waiting for 7.
57m planned procedures and appointments in April, up from 6.29m waiting for 7.54m treatments in March.
When the Prime Minister vowed to tackle the waiting list in January 2023, it stood at 7.21m treatments. During Sky News’ Battle For Number 10 on Wednesday, Mr Sunak cited previous monthly figures which had shown a decline.
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