7.6m NHS cases in England were awaiting treatment in December

Waiting less than 18 weeks

More than 18 weeks

December 2023

7.6m

More than 52 weeks

8m

6

4

2

0

2008

2011

2014

2017

2020

2023

December 2023

7.6m

Waiting less than 18 weeks

More than 18 weeks

More than 52 weeks

8m

6

4

2

0

2008

2011

2014

2017

2020

2023

Guardian graphic. Source: NHS England. Includes NHS estimates for missing data