nhs day‑of‑surgery cancellation
Experts Warn NHS 2.8× More Elective Surgery Cancellations
The NHS cancels elective surgeries at a rate 2.8 times higher than the independent sector. Over the past five years this gap has grown, straining theatre capacity and inflating costs across England. In the last five years, the NHS has recorded a 2.8× higher rate of last-minute cancellations