NHS Hospital Waiting Lists Hit Highest Level in Nearly a Year

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Hospital waiting lists in England reached 7.38 million treatments at the end of September.

The backlog stands at its highest level in nearly a year, matching figures from October 2025.

Patients waiting over a year for routine treatment rose to 116,353.

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper warned of mounting pressures ahead of winter.

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