Of the people still waiting, half have waited under 6 weeks and 9 in 10 under 15 weeks. 95% are within 18 weeks.
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Half seen within 8 weeks, 9 in 10 within 15 weeks
Waiting now: half have waited under 6 weeks, 9 in 10 under 15 weeks. 95 people treated in the month.
Shaded band: half to 9 in 10 of people treated that month. Line: the median wait of people still waiting. Weeks on the left.
| Month | Treated, half within | Treated, 9 in 10 within | Waiting now, half within |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 4.2 | 11.3 | |
| December 2025 | 3.3 | 6.7 | 3.0 |
| January 2026 | 6.3 | 12.4 | 3.5 |
| February 2026 | 7.5 | 16.2 | 13.5 |
| March 2026 | 4.3 | 9.9 | 2.9 |
| April 2026 | 5.2 | 17.8 | 4.1 |
| May 2026 | 5.9 | 18.1 | 5.2 |
| June 2026 | 7.6 | 15.3 | 3.6 |
| July 2026 | 6.1 | 15.8 | 3.7 |
| August 2026 | 8.1 | 14.7 | 5.7 |
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