NHS waiting list increases for first time in seven months

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An increase in the the number of people waiting for NHS treatments in England is a step backwards after six months of progress. Sky News analysis of NHS data shows the waiting list may continue to rise - unless historic trends of the backlog increasing in summer months can be overcome.

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