NHS bosses reportedly worried about Starmer’s pledge to cut waiting lists
by Jessica Elgot and Denis Campbell from World news | The Guardian on (#6SMR1)
PM expected to set target to carry out 92% of routine operations and appointments within 18 weeks
NHS bosses are said to be privately concerned about Keir Starmer's ambitious targets to cut waiting lists for routine operations, set to be announced later this week, which will also include specific targets on living standards and housebuilding.
The prime minister is expected on Thursday to set a target for 92% of routine operations and appointments in England to be carried out within 18 weeks by March 2029 - a goal that has not been achieved in almost a decade - the Times has reported.
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