The Government has hit a key target on cutting the number of people waiting for NHS care, with health leaders calling it a "significant achievement".An estimated 65.3% of patients in England in March began hospital treatment within 18 weeks of referral, up from 62.6% in February and the highest percentage since November 2021.This means the Government and NHS England have hit the target they set for 65% of people to be seen within this time frame by March.

The Government has hit a key target on cutting the number of people waiting for NHS care, with health leaders calling it a "significant achievement".An estimated 65.3% of patients in England in March began hospital treatment within 18 weeks of referral, up from 62.6% in February and the highest percentage since November 2021.This means the Government and NHS England have hit the target they set for 65% of people to be seen within this time frame by March.