# Anaesthetist Shortage Halts 1.5M Operations | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-11T11:16:12+00:00
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## Resource

Britain’s anaesthetist shortage is crippling the NHS, delaying over 1.5 million surgeries yearly—driven by a critical gap of 2,256 specialists. With more than 6,700 applicants vying for just 539 training spots, the bottleneck isn’t just burnout—it’s a systemic lack of training. Patients suffer physically and mentally as waits stretch, while hospitals scramble to cover gaps with costly temporary staff. The government admits the crisis and plans to boost training—but hasn’t committed to anaesthetist-specific slots. This isn’t just a staffing issue—it’s a human emergency demanding urgent action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/20fd60ca8794f47f

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