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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
An estimated 7.37 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of August, relating to 6.24 million patients.
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An estimated 7.37 million treatments were waiting to be carried out at the end of August, relating to 6.24 million patients.
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