Almost 6 million people on waiting lists for NHS surgery in England

Almost 6 million people on waiting lists for NHS surgery in England A record number of almost 6 million people are waiting to have hospital treatment in England, the latest NHS monthly performance statistics show.

The number of patients on the waiting list for non-urgent hospital treatment, including surgery such as a hip or knee replacement or cataract operation, rose to 5,975,216 in October, the highest since records began in August 2007. The Guardian

See also: 

• Busiest November ever as new figures show pressures on NHS staff NHS England
• NHS performance summary: October - November 2021 Nuffield Trust
• Health Foundation highlights need for a credible and realistic strategy to bring NHS waiting lists down The Health Foundation
• NHS Tracker: How is the NHS in your area coping? BBC News
• Long Covid among staff adding to healthcare pressures, say NHS leaders The Independent