Deliberate Delay: The Unspoken Truth Behind England's Minimum Waits A recent investigation by the British Medical Journal has uncovered a concerning practice in England's NHS: deliberately delaying patient care through enforced minimum wait times for treatment.
While some argue this is necessary to manage demand and control costs, a closer look at the data reveals a more complex picture.
Minimum waits of up to 16 weeks for hip, knee, and cataract surgery are being enforced by NHS health boards across England.