NHS Wales under renewed pressure as waiting lists and A&E delays grow

NHS Wales under renewed pressure as waiting lists and A&E delays grow

Cancer treatment targets missed again as opposition says Plaid must share responsibility for health service performance NHS WALES is facing renewed pressure after the latest performance figures showed waiting lists rising, cancer treatment targets being missed again and more patients waiting over 12 hours in emergency departments. The figures come as the Welsh Government announced an additional £145m for NHS Wales, including £100m to reduce wait…

Buildings and equipment alone will not improve NHS, warns RCN

Union leaders have renewed calls for investment in the nursing workforce in Wales, as ministers announced more funding to tackle NHS waits.

£145 million for NHS Wales

£145 million for NHS Wales Polly Jones 18 June, 2026 £145 million for NHS Wales 18 June, 2026 The Welsh Government has announced an extra £145 million to be invested in NHS Wales this financial year.The funding comes from the Welsh Government’s Supplementary Budget for 2026 to 2027 and includes £100 million of revenue funding to support the Welsh Government’s aims of reducing NHS waiting times.£25 million of capital funding will be invested i…

Welsh government commits £145m boost to NHS Wales

Welsh Government announces £145 million boost for NHS Wales, including £100m to cut waiting times and £45m for surgical hubs and infrastructure improvements.