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Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

22 Oct 2026, 23:01 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 CHILDREN IN ENGLAND FACE SHARPEST NHS WAITING TIME RISES A Care Quality Commission report says thousands are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare in the history of the NHS. The report says children and young people are being “hit hardest”. It cites soaring demand and falling numbers of staff. Source: The Guardian #England #NHSwaitingtimes #childhealth #report

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