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NHS Appointments Surge Falls Short Amid Ongoing Crisis

5/24/2025

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Labour's ambitious NHS plan aimed to deliver two million additional appointments in its first year, but recent data reveals this goal pales in comparison to past achievements. The NHS managed to increase appointments by 3.6 million, a decline from last year's 4.2 million surge. Meanwhile, over 6 million patients continue to languish on waiting lists, highlighting a pressing healthcare crisis.

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Labour's ambitious NHS plan aimed to deliver two million additional appointments in its first year, but recent data reveals this goal pales in comparison to past achievements. The NHS managed to increase appointments by 3.6 million, a decline from last year's 4.2 million surge. Meanwhile, over 6 million patients continue to languish on waiting lists, highlighting a pressing healthcare crisis.