Patients waiting to start NHS elective treatment in England (pathways), end of August 2026 (latest)

7.4million

NHS England, Referral to Treatment waiting times reports patients waiting to start NHS elective treatment in England (pathways), end of August 2026 (latest) of 7.4million for 2026-10-23.

Taken from the source, last 23 Oct 2026, 16:54 UTC · Source · Receipt · About NHS England statistics

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