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Gynaecology patients going private to escape NHS waiting lists

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Gynaecology patients going private to escape NHS waiting lists

PA Some women have described waiting in “agony” for gynaecological treatment When the BBC reported that waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the UK had more than doubled since February 2020, many women shared their experiences of how they feel forced to turn to private care. Women waiting in agony for vital gynaecological treatment are … Read more

Gynaecology waiting lists in UK double, leaving women in pain

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Gynaecology waiting lists in UK double, leaving women in pain

BBC Anna Cooper has had 17 operations and is in constant pain Waiting lists for gynaecology appointments across the UK have more than doubled since February 2020, BBC research reveals. Records show around three-quarters of a million (755,046) women’s health appointments are waiting to happen – up from 360,400 just before the pandemic. This would … Read more

NHS waiting lists: Eyesight fear over growing hospital delays

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NHS waiting lists: Eyesight fear over growing hospital delays

BBC Pam Perceval-Maxwell say the repercussions of not getting eye treatment in a timely fashion was people may lose their sight earlier than otherwise A woman who relies on regular injections to preserve her sight said she worries each night she will wake up blind, because of delayed appointments. Pam Perceval-Maxwell is one of the … Read more

Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target within five years

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Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target within five years

A target to start treatment within 18 weeks for most NHS patients in England will be hit within five years, Labour has promised. The party made the pledge as it set out details of how it would start making inroads into the backlog. This includes getting the NHS to do more out-of-hours, and making greater … Read more