The number of elective care waits over 65 weeks in England’s NHS rose by almost 13,000 in August, marking the biggest increase in over two years. The increase is a setback to NHS England’s plan to clear this backlog by March 2023. At the same time, waiting lists for community services have crossed 1 million, and emergency care performance has worsened significantly.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced