NHS Waiting Lists - More Everyday SNP Incompetence
The Herald reports that Scots patients face devastating waits for cancer treatment.
"Staff shortages, broken equipment and soaring demand are leading to "devastating delays" for cancer patients, with one in five people waiting more than 84 days to start treatment.
"The latest report on cancer waiting times in Scotland shows that just 70.4% of cancer patients started treatment within the target time of 62 days of an urgent referral for tests between January and March this year.
"This is down from 83.7% at the end of 2019, and remains far from the 95% target last achieved in 2012."
"Staff shortages, broken equipment and soaring demand are leading to "devastating delays" for cancer patients, with one in five people waiting more than 84 days to start treatment.
"The latest report on cancer waiting times in Scotland shows that just 70.4% of cancer patients started treatment within the target time of 62 days of an urgent referral for tests between January and March this year.
"This is down from 83.7% at the end of 2019, and remains far from the 95% target last achieved in 2012."
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— The Herald (@heraldscotland) June 25, 2024