Quality and performance

Ministers overclaimed impact of ‘crack’ elective teams

By 2026-02-05T13:00:00

Surgery

Elective activity has “barely increased” at the hospitals targeted with “crack teams” to cut waiting lists – contrary to ministers’ claims that the work has “turbocharged activity” – analysis reveals.

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