NHS child waiting times hit record highs, CQC warns of worsening treatability

CQC annual report shows children in England face sharpest rises in NHS waiting times, with delays making conditions harder to treat and regional disparities widening. Adult waits improved, but child care is hit hardest amid rising demand and staff shortages. This signals a structural deterioration in pediatric health access, with long-term implications for public health and health-system capacity.

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