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<p>Waiting list management information shows that there were 3,469 people waiting
for more than 12 months for hip replacement surgery, and 5,714 people waiting for
more than 12 months for knee replacement surgery, as of 5 May 2024.</p><p>The National
Health Service has been hit by the most disruptive industrial action in its history,
and as of April 2024, approximately 1.4 million hospital appointments have been rescheduled
since December 2022. The NHS is working incredibly hard to ensure that those who have
been waiting the longest receive treatment as soon as possible, and staff are going
above and beyond to make this happen.</p>
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