Officially the NHS backlog stands at 7.6m, but true scale thought to be much higher.

That’s because patients needing ongoing care are not automatically included - even if they face major delays.

⁦BBC News (UK)⁩ has been looking at these hidden waits 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis? bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists. 8 yr old Sadie has a fridge for her skin care, but ended up with itchy/redness when using some of it on her delicate skin. 😳 ⁦Annabel Rackham⁩ has been investigating. bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

NHS consultants reject offer of double pay rise - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Ever had a question about the PERIMENOPAUSE?

BBC Inside Health is looking at what it is & what can be done to help you or your loved ones navigate it all.

If you’ve a question then drop us a line [email protected] & we’ll put it to our experts #insidehealth

I’ve never met someone who talks so openly and with humour about his life changing injuries.. Niall speaks about his bowels, bladder and sex. He’s hoping to smash the stigma that can surround it. #spinalcordinjuries Rediscovering life after mountain crash: bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

Well worth reading this by Smitha Mundasad - on what it's really like to live with a spinal injury. Some pretty eye opening details in here from Niall McCann who had an accident speed-flying in the Brecon Beacons in 2016.
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What are junior doctors paid - and how much to settle? bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

NHS has made more than 20 requests for striking junior doctors in England to be allowed to cross the picket line to help out services. ⁦NHS England⁩ says it’s a sign of how difficult this walkout is, but ⁦The BMA⁩ believes system being misused bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

After the break down in pay talks earlier this month, juniors doctors are back on strike bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

NHS dentistry as we know it 'gone for good' bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

The BBC has launched its NHS tracker. It allows you to find out how your local services are performing. Try it out and see what the latest situation is this winter👇 bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…

Junior doctors plan nine days of strikes after talks collapse. ⁦The BMA⁩ says offer of 3% extra this year - on top of 8.8% rise already given - was made. bbc.co.uk/news/health-67…