The number of people waiting to start routine NHS treatment in England has reached the highest number since records began - 7.2 million.
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And nearly a third of people waiting in A&E departments were not seen within four hours - again the worst performance on record.
The health thinktank The King's Fund warned that there are 13,300 patients stuck in hospital despite being well enough to leave - that figure is 30% higher than this time last year.
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And nearly a third of people waiting in A&E departments were not seen within four hours - again the worst performance on record.
The health thinktank The King's Fund warned that there are 13,300 patients stuck in hospital despite being well enough to leave - that figure is 30% higher than this time last year.
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