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NHS waiting times have meant that over 113,000 patients are waiting months, and sometimes years for appointments

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Deadly delays in the NHS leave patients waiting months, and sometimes years for appointments

The latest round of January doctor’s strikes meant that over 113,000 hospital appointments were disrupted alongside more that 7,000 cancer patients waiting longer than the maximum 62 days to begin treatment.

As of the first quarter of 2023, the NHS faces an estimation of over 125,000 vacancies.

During this podcast, we cover the waiting times and these statistics, we speak to patients suffering as a result, NHS workers give their opinions, and all other things health.

https://audio.com/katie-hall/audio/stethoscope-stories

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