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'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows

'Ominous signs' of winter pressures as NHS waiting list grows
BBC Health Extra Thursday 08 October 2026, 12:42 UTC 1 min read
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NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.

NHS winter pressures appear to be building already, with rises in waiting times for planned surgery.
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