It comes as a new poll suggests many have lost confidence they will have timely access to NHS care.
More must be done to support the millions of people caught up in the NHS backlog, a patient watchdog has said after a new survey found dwindling confidence in timely access to the health service.
People were asked about how confident they were that they would have timely access to 13 different services including A&E, ambulances, non-urgent operations and procedures, GPs, pharmacists, mental health services and dentists.– Only half were confident they would be able to access timely out-of-hours GP care
Only 24% of people aged 65 and over felt they would be able to access care in a timely way while 26% of those from poorer backgrounds felt confident they would have prompt access to services. “I have had multiple consultant appointments booked and then cancelled at the last minute by the hospital, often the day before.
“If people are not confident in requesting a referral for treatment or calling an ambulance, they put their health at risk. Delaying medical attention also adds further strain on NHS services.
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