Navigating the NHS: How patients are affected by delays

Years of under-investment and then the shock of the Covid pandemic has left many areas in the NHS struggling. This interactive shows how delays can affect four different patients

Patients are facing increased delays at almost every stage of their NHS treatment, as the health system struggles to find the resources to deal with demand.

The latest data shows waiting lists across England have surpassed record highs every month for two years running, one of many major challenges currently facing the NHS.