Patients waiting for six months for some common surgeries to get treatment this year

Patients waiting more than six months for one of 10 common procedures will be offered treatment by the end of the year, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).

Patients waiting for six months for some common surgeries to get treatment this year

Patients waiting more than six months for one of 10 common procedures will be offered treatment by the end of the year, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).

The fund says it has made significant progress in reducing wait times for a number of surgeries, including cystoscopies, gastrointestinal tests and hip and knee replacements..

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