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Drop in waiting list welcome but NHS still under immense pressure

But the data also shows that the NHS continues to be incredibly busy – with services seeing significant numbers of patients in December.

15 January 2026

Corridor care becoming the norm across hospitals is deeply worrying, health leaders say

Health care leaders know that corridor care is undignified and can often be unsafe and frustrating for patients and their families.

14 January 2026

NHS progress on waiting times welcome but more to do to hit targets

This progress matters to patients, particularly those who have waited the longest for treatment.

14 January 2026

How is the NHS coping with this winter’s pressures?

Penny Pereira discusses collaborative improvement, while Nick Hulme and Antony Tucker give insights into this year's winter pressures.

14 January 2026

Flu bounce back and cold snap leave NHS facing a difficult winter

We are concerned that we will see pressures continue to mount and this will to be a very difficult winter for the NHS.

8 January 2026

NHS Confederation responds to new HSSIB corridor care report

Corridor care is undignified, unsafe and frustrating for patients and their families.

8 January 2026

Drop in flu levels welcome but cold snap could pile pressure on the NHS

With plummeting temperatures and ice and snow expected in the coming days, this could pile more pressure on services.

2 January 2026

NHS remains under pressure despite slight drop in flu levels

Services are still seeing high levels of demand due to seasonal viruses and bed occupancy is around 95%.

31 December 2025

Early signs of winter pressures mounting on NHS in Wales

Activity and performance statistics for the NHS in Wales show signs of improvement and challenge amid system pressure.

18 December 2025

Pressure mounting on NHS services as flu levels continue to climb

We are only in the early stages of what NHS leaders know is going to be a long and difficult winter.

18 December 2025