Share of NHS patients in England waiting more than a year rises
Cancer referrals have slipped behind target as A&E attendances reach a record high.
The proportion of people on England’s hospital treatment waiting list who have waited more than 52 weeks has risen, the latest NHS England performance figures show.
Long waits for treatment continue to increase, while cancer referrals have slipped behind target. A&E departments are also facing a record number of attendances.