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13 October 2025
NHS delays leaves millions waiting
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NHS waiting lists hit new high
As of summer 2025, over 7 million people in England are currently on NHS waiting lists*, and many face delays that stretch from weeks into many months.
Behind the headlines are countless families stuck waiting for scans, diagnoses, or referrals that simply don’t come.
The impact few talk about
Doctors and nurses are warning that staff shortages and burnout are putting patient safety at risk.
Recent research shows that almost seven in ten NHS doctors say tiredness has affected their ability to treat patients, and around a quarter report incidents where exhaustion has led to patient harm or near misses**.
For patients, this means longer delays, more uncertainty, and added stress at the very moment they need support most.
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£101.16 – Couple over 50
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* The NHS backlog was ~7.40 million “incomplete pathways” (i.e. waiting list) as of July 2025.
** Recent research shows that clinicians experiencing fatigue are significantly more likely to be involved in patient safety incidents. Article March 2025.
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