Putting top doctors in areas with high unemployment sees waiting lists plummet
Thousands removed from NHS wait lists by Government doctor scheme
- A Government initiative sending expert medical teams to hospitals in areas with high unemployment is resulting in a significant reduction in NHS waiting lists.
- Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the programme has cut waiting lists by 130 per cent in targeted areas.
- About 37,000 patients have been removed from waiting lists in the 20 areas, with each hospital trust averaging nearly 2,000 removals.
- The scheme aims to improve patient health and boost the economy by addressing high levels of sickness-related unemployment.
- Following the programme's success, the Government plans to expand the specialised teams to more areas later this year.
