Waiting list lowest for 3 years. That didn't happen for 14 years. ... Fastest ambulance response in half a decade.

NHS England reported in February 2026 that the elective waiting list had fallen to its lowest level in almost three years (since early 2023). Category 1 and Category 2 ambulance response times in early 2026 were also faster than the previous year, and the longest (52-week) waits were the lowest since 2020, supporting the broad claims.

▸ NHS England — NHS waiting list lowest in almost 3 years as NHS battled busiest winter on record

Checked Wed 1 Jul, 09:53 · Broadcast: PMQs: Prime Minister's Questions - 29 April 2026

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