Theguardian iconTheguardianOct 22, 2026

Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in care Thousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharpest rises in waiting times for healthcare in the history of the NHS, a report has revealed. While some adult waiting times have improved, ch

Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says

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