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Story summary
- Under Labour, almost eight million patients waited over a month for GP appointments this autumn, 300,000 more than last year.
- Treatment satisfaction has plummeted as the NHS experiences record A&E attendances and diversions.
- A report shows many patients resort to private care due to missed treatment targets.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called long waits unacceptable.
- Despite government claims of improvements, data show access to timely GP appointments remains pressing.
