nhs cancellation rates
7 Hidden Secrets About Elective Surgery Cancellations
Day-of-surgery cancellations hit the NHS at a rate of 26 percent, while independent centres keep theirs near 12 percent because they control staffing, streamline pre-op testing, and manage capacity more tightly. In 2023, the NHS recorded a 26% day-of-surgery cancellation rate, meaning one in four patients faced last-minute changes and