On this date, there were still 2,890 incomplete pathways of more than two years. But on this date, there were still 10,954 incomplete pathways between 1.5 and 2 years. Concerningly, and importantly, the number waiting between 1.5 and 2 years has started to rise again, reaching 12,882 in December 2023. Starting with the first incomplete target, the NHS still has three months left. Even in December 2019, on the eve of the pandemic, there were 1,699 incomplete pathways over a year.

Source: The Times February 29, 2024 12:01 UTC