NHS Waiting List in England Hits Record High

NHS Waiting List in England Hits Record High
An NHS hospital ward in an undated file photo. Peter Byrne/PA
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The number of people in England waiting for hospital treatment has reached a new record high.

A total of 5.6 million people were waiting to start treatment at the end of July, according to new figures from NHS England. This is the highest number since records began in August 2007 and includes those waiting for hip and knee replacements and cataract surgery.