Number of patients on hospital waiting lists climbs to 910,000

Figures published late yesterday show that the number of people on hospital waiting lists has risen by 2,300 since the end of August. Stock picture: Peter Byrne/PA

Some 910,000 people are now waiting on some form of hospital waiting list, according to the latest data from the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF).

Figures published late yesterday show that there are 909,915 people waiting to be treated or assessed by a consultant, an increase on the 907,617 on the lists at the end of August.