A plan to reduce waiting lists for elective treatment in Britain

The UK has announced a plan to reduce waiting lists for elective treatment on the NHS.
The Labor government is seeking to deliver on some key promises after a difficult six months in power.

Health services in Britain

The authority said in a statement that the plan will allow patients suffering from certain conditions to obtain referrals from general doctors for examinations, tests and x-rays without the need to see a specialist first.

It aims to provide faster diagnosis for patients and conduct subsequent consultations on the same day of their test or x-ray, according to Bloomberg News Agency.

Seasonal disease requests in Britain

The authority explained that more private treatment capacity will remain reserved away from requests from seasonal diseases and future epidemics.
“Millions of people will receive faster diagnosis and treatment, ensuring routine care is delivered to nine out of ten patients within 18 weeks,” the NHS said.