Record 7 million people awaiting hospital treatment, says NHS England
by Pamela Duncan from World news | The Guardian on (#64P2J)
Latest data shows health service coming under increased pressure even before winter begins
The number of people waiting for an appointment with the NHS in England has topped 7 million for the first time in August.
Other unwelcome records were recorded elsewhere, with 56.9% of patients attending major A&Es in September were seen within four hours, a record low.
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