Millions More Appointments To Be Created Under Plan To Slash NHS Waiting Lists

In a joint announcement, Keir Starmer and health secretary Wes Streeting revealed plans to create millions more NHS appointments to reduce waiting lists, with a goal of cutting maximum waiting times from 18 months to 18 weeks. The “elective reform plan” includes utilizing community diagnostic centers and surgical hubs, giving patients more choice in their treatment, and allowing access to appointments and tests at convenient locations. Streeting emphasized the importance of investment and radical reform to address record long waiting lists and improve patient care.

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