Exclusive: trusts waiting twice the legal limit for key regulatory approval

By Zoe Tidman2026-03-09T12:30:00

NHS trusts are being forced to wait an average of six months for a regulatory decision on capital projects, despite the relevant legislation stating they should be completed in 8-12 weeks, HSJ can reveal.

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