Rising NHS waiting times are worsening children's health outcomes in England, creating urgent regional disparities that demand immediate attention to prevent long-term harm.
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CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in careThousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare in the history of the NHS, a report has revealed.While some adult waiting times have improved, children and young people are being “hit hardest” amid soaring demand and falling numbers of staff, according to the annual state of care report by the Care Quality Commission. Continue reading...
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