Record 7 million people awaiting hospital treatment
The number of people waiting for hospital treatment with the NHS in England topped 7 million for the first time in … Read more
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More cancer diagnosis needed, but plan admits lack of staff
Plans to address the growing crisis in cancer diagnosis and treatment – caused by a drop in referrals since the … Read more
NHS cancer patients ‘missing out on basic information’
Cancer patients in England are missing out on basic information about their diseases because of staff shortages in the NHS, … Read more
Hospital waits at worst-ever level
Data from NHS Digital shows that more patients than ever before are on hospital waiting lists in England and delays … Read more
Cancer patients at risk due to ‘unmanageable’ staff workloads
A survey by Macmillan Cancer Support has found that the NHS staffing crisis is putting cancer patients’ health at risk, … Read more
NHS patients have cancer scans cancelled after supplier problems
Concerns have been raised that problems related to the supply of a substance used to screen for cancerous cells is … Read more