# NHS Diagnostic Delays Reach Crisis Point

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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: 2026-06-07T19:04:39+00:00
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## Resource

England’s NHS faces a mounting crisis as 1.92 million people wait for critical diagnostic tests—like CTs and MRIs—with over 400,000 stuck beyond the six-week target. The backlog has surged 500,000 since 2022 and is 83% higher than pre-pandemic levels, projected to hit two million by March 2027. Patient advocates warn delays risk worsening health outcomes, as early diagnoses become impossible. Driven by an aging population, rising chronic conditions, and demand for earlier detection, the system is overwhelmed despite record testing volumes. Patients endure anxiety while staff work overtime—calling for urgent reforms to fix the broken diagnostic pipeline. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/719d6a0a25e9646d

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