New NHS England data found that the waiting list increased to 7.22 million in April 2026. 

The latest figures mark the fifth consecutive year of growth for PMI-funded admission levels as NHS waiting lists fall by 137,000.

There were 953,000 private health admissions in 2025, according to the Private Healthcare Information Network.

The NHS has reported that its overall waiting list has fallen to 7.11 million, while its target for the number of patients waiting 18 weeks has been met.

Aviva has reported a shift in customer engagement with healthcare as use of its Digicare+ apps rose in 2025.

Healthcode claims that Q1 2026 was one of the busiest in its history, with over 50,000 PMI invoice volumes per day.

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Western Provident Association (WPA) has announced the launch of its booking platform for specialist appointments via Doctify. 

During a speech in Hull, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that for too long, politicians had "chosen to hide behind vast arrays of quangos" as justification for the abolishment of NHS...