Invest in NHS staff or waiting lists won’t shorten, says UNISON  

Responding to the latest NHS England data published today (Thursday) showing waiting times are the longest ever, UNISON head of health Sara Gorton said:
“Behind these figures millions of people are waiting in agony and with huge uncertainty. With referrals at an all-time low, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
“The backlog is overwhelming and will take years to clear, even with the £160m announced today. It’s a gigantic challenge facin