Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

A new report by the Care Quality Commission reveals that children and young people in England are facing some of the most severe increases in NHS waiting times ever recorded, worsening their ability to receive timely treatment. Despite improvements in certain adult waiting times, the report highlights a growing crisis for younger patients, driven by rising demand and a decline in staffing levels. Regional disparities in care quality are also being exacerbated, with uneven access to services across the country. The findings underscore a deepening challenge in pediatric healthcare that risks leaving thousands of young patients struggling to access necessary support.

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...