Despite 'radical' reforms to be unveiled by Keir Starmer, millions will continue to face months-long waits for NHS treatment. The Prime Minister will pledge action on waiting lists, outlining measures like seven-day-a-week diagnostic centers, an improved NHS app, and investment in new equipment and treatment centers. However, leaked figures suggest 35% of patients will still face waits over 18 weeks next year, highlighting the challenge of restoring the 18-week standard by the next election.
Millions of people will continue to wait months for NHS treatment despite a series of ‘radical’ reforms to be unveiled by Keir Starmer on Monday.
The health secretary said the NHS would ‘collapse’ like the retail chain Woolworths unless it embraces reforms designed to drag it into the 21st Century. Monday’s reforms will focus on speeding up medical tests and routine surgery to cut waiting lists which soared to record levels in the wake of the pandemic
A further 14 ‘surgical hubs’ will be opened to focus on routine procedures. Hospitals which cut waiting lists the fastest will be rewarded with additional investment.
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