UK's opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer pledged to cut the NHS waiting lists in England. His proposal involves funding an additional two million hospital appointments each year, aimed at reducing patient waiting times.

UK oppn leader Keir Starmer vows to cut NHS waiting lists with 2 million appointments annually

Figures obtained by UK's Labour Party have revealed than more than 120,000 people in England died last year while being on National Health Service's waiting list for hospital treatment, reported The Guardian.

UK: Numbers show huge spike in patient deaths while on NHS waitlist

A record 170,000 staffers left the National Health Service (NHS) in England last year as they cope with some of the worst pressures ever seen in the country’s health system.

Record 170K staffers left NHS England last year; govt vows huge recruitment drive

The union leaders on Saturday night threatened to call tougher strikes in which nurses would provide “less generous” support in hospitals, as the pay dispute between the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and the government escalated.

NHS crisis may worsen: UK nurses set Thursday deadline for talks, warn of tougher strikes ahead

A shortage of 50,000 nurses and midwives is creating a serious risk to patient safety as the NHS in England faces the greatest workforce crisis in history. The government said the workforce is growing and NHS England is drawing up long-term plans to recruit more staff.

NHS in England facing worst staffing crisis in history

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UK oppn leader Keir Starmer vows to cut NHS waiting lists with 2 million appointments annually

UK: Numbers show huge spike in patient deaths while on NHS waitlist

Record 170K staffers left NHS England last year; govt vows huge recruitment drive

NHS crisis may worsen: UK nurses set Thursday deadline for talks, warn of tougher strikes ahead

NHS in England facing worst staffing crisis in history