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New data shines light on ‘staggering’ NHS waiting list

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The Independent UK

Millions on NHS ‘invisible waiting list’ as patients await specialist appointments

Delays in making a first assessment can lead to late diagnosis, worsening symptoms and pressure on emergency services

The Independent UK

Three million on NHS England waiting lists have had no care since GP referral

Exclusive: Data reveals ‘invisible crisis’ with millions yet to have first specialist appointment or diagnostic test

The Guardian - UK

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Jean Robinson obituary

Campaigner for patients’ rights who exposed maternity care failings and triggered reform of the General Medical Council

The Guardian - UK

Outpatient care ‘ineffective for both patients and staff’ – report

Leading doctors have set out a list of recommendations to improve care going forward.

The Independent UK

Plans to cut Royal Mail deliveries ‘could worsen patient safety risks’

The chief executives of Healthwatch England, National Voices, The Patients Association and NHS Providers have ‘raised direct concerns’.

Evening Standard

Tens of thousands face NHS cancellations as six-day strike begins in England

Charities warn of risks to patient safety as junior doctors embark on longest stoppage in health service’s history

The Guardian - UK

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Chaotic communication by NHS in England ‘causing treatment delays’

Report says patients’ health is being endangered by problems including referrals going missing and late diagnoses

The Guardian - UK

NHS care delays in England harmed 8,000 people and caused 112 deaths last year

Exclusive: figures include one man who died during 18-minute wait for the ambulance service to answer his 999 call

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