The backlog of care across the provider sector: a submission to the National Audit Office inquiry on NHS backlogs and waiting times

The backlog of care across the provider sector: a submission to the National Audit Office inquiry on NHS backlogs and waiting times This survey of NHS trust leaders has revealed widespread worries that rapidly growing waiting lists will worsen existing health inequalities. Findings in the briefing also reflect concerns about the time it will take to recover the care backlog, despite impressive progress by trusts and frontline staff in restoring services. Almost a third of leaders (32 per cent) said it will take three to five years. NHS Providers