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What this means for you:** If you live in one of 20 areas with high unemployment in England, your NHS waiting times are getting shorter much faster than other parts of the country—about 3 times quicker—because the government sent extra expert help to those hospitals.
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What you should do:** Check with your local NHS hospital or GP to find out your current waiting time for any procedures or appointments you need; you may be seen sooner than you'd expect if you're in one of these 20 areas.
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Key takeaway:** The NHS is using targeted help in areas that need it most, which is starting to make a real difference in how quickly patients can get their treatment.
Always speak to your doctor before making any changes to your health or treatment.
Source: NHS · Read full article ↗
Waiting lists in 20 areas in England fall 3 times faster than the national average thanks to experts deployed by government to help supercharge NHS care.
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