UK adult ADHD assessment delays could take eight years to resolve

Children across the UK are experiencing significant health issues due to prolonged delays in receiving NHS care. Conditions such as chronic pain, asthma, weight loss, and developmental problems are becoming more prevalent. Some young patients, unable

A recent study has revealed that one in three Britons is now living with multiple illnesses, and GPs are struggling to keep up with the growing demand. An analysis of 10 million NHS health records shows

Hospital waiting times in Wales have continued to rise, reaching a new record in June with 791,511 patient pathways, representing 615,300 patients awaiting treatment. The number of those waiting over a year or even two years

A recent report from the Health Foundation reveals that the UK’s hospital-based care ranks consistently low in comparison to other high-income countries. The 2023 Commonwealth Fund survey, which included over 21,000 participants across 10 developed nations,

NHS waiting lists in England have continued to rise, marking the third consecutive month of increase, as new data reveals. Health Secretary Wes Streeting attributed this trend to “14 years of Conservative neglect,” which he believes

More than a third of patients in England believe GP wait times are excessively long, and many face difficulties in contacting doctors and securing appointments. According to the NHS England GP Patient Survey 2024, 34% of

In the UK, over 750,000 people are on the waiting list for gynaecological services, marking it as the fastest-growing demand among elective specialities. The waiting list in England has more than doubled since before the pandemic,

Leading medical professionals have highlighted the urgent need to tackle increasing gynaecology waiting lists, noting that many women endure prolonged suffering. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has reported that these long waits are

In May, nearly half a million people in Greater Manchester were on NHS waiting lists, almost double the number before the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the latest figures from the NHS, 498,079 people were on waiting

A new analysis by the health testing company Forth reveals a dramatic surge in the number of NHS patients in England waiting 18 or more weeks for gynaecology treatment. Over the past decade, this number has

The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has increased for the second month in a row, according to the latest figures. At the end of May, an estimated 7.6 million treatments were pending, involving

General practice across the country has been struggling for years, reaching a critical situation with less funding, fewer doctors, and a shortage of staff to meet the growing needs of the Scottish population. This decline has

New data revealed to the BBC indicates that the number of children receiving treatment in private hospitals across the UK surged by nearly a quarter last year, surpassing 46,000. Families funded these treatments either through direct

Millions of patients have been denied GP appointments each month, with new figures revealing that five million people faced this issue last year. Since ministers promised a two-week wait time in September 2022, a staggering 97

The latest NHS figures show a slight increase in the hospital backlog in England over the past month, with the waiting list reaching 7.57 million at the end of April, up from 7.54 million the previous

Sheffield-based One Health Group, a provider of surgical services to the NHS, has reported significant growth in its annual financial results, driven by an increase in patient referrals and treatments. The company reported a turnover of