The poor health of NHS waiting times

And how they differ across the four UK nations

THE NHS is under increasing pressure in the UK. Recent years have seen an increase in patients across the board, and health trusts across the UK are struggling to meet targets. The NHS is the UK is devolved - which means each country is responsible for managing its own hospitals. But just how much do the countries’ services differ - and are you more likely to have a better service depending on which country you live in?