The NHS waiting list for non-urgent treatment in England reveals that more than half consists of individuals aged 19 to 64. Gynaecology has the highest number of patients waiting, with women representing 57% of those impacted. Data indicates that people from deprived communities and those from Asian backgrounds face longer waits. By June, 3.1% of patients from poorer areas waited over 12 months, compared to 2.7% in wealthier regions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting highlighted the importance of transparency in addressing these inequalities and announced a plan to tackle health disparities through targeted investments.
More than half of the overall NHS waiting list for non-urgent treatment in England is made up of people of working age (19 to 64). Gynaecology has the largest waiting lists, especially among women, who constitute 57% of those waiting. The NHS is encouraged to use data to address inequalities and improve waiting times for patients in poorer communities.
Patients from poorer communities and Asian backgrounds are more likely to wait longer than 18 weeks for treatment. At the end of June, 3.1% of patients in deprived areas waited over 12 months for treatment compared to 2.7% in less deprived areas. Health Secretary Wes Streeting emphasized that exposing inequalities is crucial for addressing the waiting lists.
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