The number of elective care waits over 65 weeks rose by 13,000 between July and August, the largest increase in two years, indicating a setback for NHS England’s recovery plan. This coincided with worsening emergency care performance and the waiting list for community services reaching over a million. There has been concern that attempts to cut follow-up appointments could compromise patient welfare and deepen health inequalities.

CISA Releases Security Advisory on 13 Industrial Control System Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued thirteen advisories to address vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS), mainly in various Siemens systems and products