4 in 10 NHS Patients face delays in treatment (Daily Telegraph)

News - 27 July 2023

During July Healthwatch England launched new research which shows people are experiencing catastrophic health impacts as a result of NHS appointments, procedures and operations being delayed or cancelled.

The Daily Telegraph says “Did you know 4 in 10 NHS patients face multiple delays in treatment?”

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