These graphs tell a very clear story of longer waits (right) plummeting despite ever more patients being treated. It’s a hugely positive trend not getting the media attention it deserves, for obvious reasons. From Stage of treatment waiting times New outpatients, inpatients and day cases Accredited official statistics published today, the above graphs, and: At 31 March 2026, there were an estimated 571,054 individuals on at least one new outpatient, inpatient or day case waiting list. This is equivalent to around 1 in 10 of Scotland’s population (mid-2024 population estimates Scotland).  There’s a more detailed breakdown at: https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/stage-of-treatment-waiting-times/stage-of-treatment-waiting-times-new-outpatients-inpatients-and-day-cases-28-april-2026/ With 10 … Continue reading Massive reduction in hospital waiting lists despite increased attendance as NHS Scotland waiting list falls well below that in NHS England