NHS Waiting Times Projected to Exceed 35 Weeks by 2029
If current trends persist, 92% of NHS waiting times could reach nearly 35 weeks by 2029, according to the Health Foundation. The projection is based on ongoing delays in treatment and diagnostic services.
Why it matters
This affects patients needing urgent care; the evidence is based on projections from the Health Foundation.
Current NHS performance
The NHS has already missed its 18-week waiting time target by a significant margin, indicating a growing backlog in services.
Common questions
What is the current NHS waiting time target?
The NHS has a target of 18 weeks for waiting times, but this has been missed by a wide margin.
What is the projected waiting time by 2029?
If current trends continue, 92% of NHS waiting times could reach nearly 35 weeks by 2029.
Sources
- On Current Trends, NHS Misses 18-Week Target by Wide Margin Medscape · medscape.com
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