Politics
Will the UK National Health Service (NHS) achieve a waiting list under 4 million patients before the end of 2026?
A politics prediction on the UK government's healthcare crisis management.
Yes 24%Maybe 5%No 71%
107 total votes
Analysis
NHS Waiting Lists: Below 4 Million by 2026?
The NHS waiting list exceeded 7.5 million people in 2024/2025. This prediction asks if the government will reduce it below 4 million before the end of 2026.
The Structural Challenge
The 'No' vote dominates. While the government has pledged increased funding, cutting the waiting list by over 40% in 18 months would require unprecedented staffing growth and operational efficiency gains simultaneously. The NHS structural issues (staff burnout, bed capacity) take years to remedy. Most healthcare experts forecast the waiting list stabilizing around 5-6 million by 2026 rather than a dramatic drop below 4 million.