NHS hits interim 18-week waiting time target for first time in years... but 7.1 MILLION people are still waiting for routine treatment

The NHS has met its interim target of an 18-week waiting time for the first time in years, but there are still 7.1 million people waiting for routine treatment. This milestone is a significant achievement, yet the high number of people waiting for treatment remains a concern. The wait times and treatment delays affect patients' health and well-being.