The government has unveiled a new pledge to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year. The plan will expand access to Community Diagnostic Centres and surgical hubs, alongside reforms designed to enhance patient choice and tackle inefficiencies. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it would create millions more appointments and “deliver on our promise to end the backlogs”. The British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed the plan but is sceptical about whether it can be delivered.
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