NHS waiting lists have been falling across the Worcestershire NHS Trust, figures have shown.
Latest NHS data shows waiting lists at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have fallen by 4,468 since the general election in July 2024, covering services at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre.
The local improvement comes alongside a significant national picture. Across England, the NHS waiting list fell by more than 86,000 in November alone to 7.31million – the second biggest monthly drop in 15 years.
Overall, waiting lists are now down by more than 312,000 since Labour came into power, despite record numbers of people coming forward for treatment.
The progress has been made during the NHS’s busiest ever year. In 2025, there were 27.8million A&E attendances across England, including 2.33million attendances in December alone, placing sustained pressure on frontline services.
Redditch MP Chris Bloore has welcomed the news.
He said: “When Labour came into office, more than 7.31million people were stuck on NHS waiting lists, unable to work, care for loved ones or simply get on with everyday life. For too long, patients were promised change but saw little of it.
“Thanks to the dedication of NHS staff, waiting lists have fallen – even while services face record demand.
“That means thousands more patients in Redditch ares getting faster diagnoses, quicker treatment or the reassurance of an all-clear.”
Mr Bloore warned winter pressures remained severe, with hospitals continuing to battle flu and high levels of demand and urged eligible residents across Redditch to take up their flu vaccination.
He added: “There is still a long road ahead but this shows what’s possible when you properly back the NHS with investment and modernisation.
“Ambulances are arriving quicker, GP satisfaction is up and A&E waits are down.”
