Delays in making a first assessment can lead to late diagnosis, worsening symptoms and pressure on emergency services
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Delays in making a first assessment can lead to late diagnosis, worsening symptoms and pressure on emergency services
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Three million patients in England have had no appointment after being referred by their GPs to specialist care, a new analysis has suggested.
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Neuroendocrine cancer impacts more than 6,000 people a year in England
Some groups are waiting more than a year for crucial exams
Our community said the NHS is under intense strain, with long GP waits, under-resourced out-of-hours care, and systemic…
The overall NHS waiting list has fallen by almost 16,000 from August to 7.39 million in September - but experts say this is not…
