Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 65322

Health Services: Waiting Lists

Tabled: 7 July 2025

Answered: 15 July 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his target date is for 92% of patients to begin elective treatment within 18 weeks.

Answer

Karin Smyth

As set out in the Plan for Change, we are committed to delivering the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to consultant-led treatment by March 2029.Planning Guidance for 2025/26 s...

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