What is the current status of the NHS waiting list in England?

The NHS waiting list in England has fallen after three consecutive months of increases, reaching 7.39 million patients at the end of September.

How does the current 18-week wait performance compare to the government's target?

61.8% of patients had been waiting less than 18 weeks, which is the best performance in over two years, but is still well below the government's target of 92% to be achieved by the end of the current parliament.

How has the flu vaccination campaign in England been progressing?

More than 1 million people came forward for flu jabs in the past week after a vaccination "SOS" was issued last week amid the early rise in flu cases this year.

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NHS Waiting List Drops After Months of Rises

13 Nov

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Summary

NHS waiting list in England falls after 3 months of increases
61.8% of patients waited less than 18 weeks, best in over 2 years
Over 1 million people got flu shots in past week after vaccination "SOS"

NHS Waiting List Drops After Months of Rises

As of 2025-11-13T12:47:38+00:00, the NHS waiting list in England has seen a decline after three consecutive months of increases. At the end of September, the waiting list stood at 7.39 million patients, down from 7.41 million the previous month.

The latest figures show a positive trend, with 61.8% of patients having waited less than 18 weeks for treatment. This is the best performance in over two years, though still well below the government's target of 92% to be achieved by the end of the current parliament.

Separately, the NHS also reported a surge in flu vaccinations, with more than 1 million people coming forward for their shots in the past week. This follows an urgent "SOS" call issued last week amid an early rise in flu cases this year.

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