– October 2022
The backlog of care in the NHS increased significantly during the pandemic, with the highest number of patients waiting for care since records began. Its impact on patients included worsening conditions and poorer outcomes, as well as increasing pressure on the waiting list and wider NHS services.
In this report case studies illustrate how medical technology can be used to help reduce long waits for care. Addressing the backlog, and ensuring patients receive timely care should not come at the expense of patient choice. The MTG is calling for the NHS to ensure that patients voices are heard, and they are given agency in decisions on their own care, particularly equitable access to technology to support their care.
