NHSE rows back on controversial target

By James Illman and Caitlin Tilley2026-04-22T19:31:00

NHS England has rowed back on what was widely understood to be a new target for the proportion of patients it wanted “diverted” away from waiting lists, after accusations it was rationing care.

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