The NHS waiting list went down to 7.27 million in June 2026, despite a record number of patients being referred for treatment. 

This is despite one in five healthcare employees saying support already falls short of their needs, Healix Health reports.

Interest in 'private health insurance' rose by 120%, and searches about costs went up by 1,100%, The Exeter reports.

While private healthcare use is growing in the UK, many are unsure where to start, PHIN reveals.

Healthcode processed 3.2 million invoices for private healthcare providers in Q2 2026.

19% of adults have used a credit card or loan to cover private healthcare costs in the last six months as pressure on the NHS remains high, The Exeter...

The overall NHS waiting list rose to 7.28 million in May 2026, as A&E attendances reached record levels in June. 

3.8 million people in England were invited to an NHS Health Check in the last year, but only 1.32 million attended: the lowest proportion in over a...

33% of UK adults are not confident that the NHS could provide them with sufficient care, and 43% accessed private healthcare in the last six months, The Exeter...

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