NHS Waiting Lists

As the NHS turns 75 years old, and waitlists exceed 7.4M*, we highlight recent analysis that suggests this is a disability problem.

When asked about waiting for NHS services, disabled adults are overwhelming more likely to be waiting – and kept waiting - compared to non-disabled adults.

*Number of people on NHS waiting lists for consultant-led elective care. Source: Question from ONS Winter Survey to assess adults between initial period of Nov to Jan 2023 and again at second period of Feb 2023. Disability Policy Centre Analysis of Data.