One in 10 operations in England cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 01:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian UK
According to research, nearly 40% of cancellations could be avoided. The study found that 10% of operations were cancelled the day before the planned surgery date; while 9% were postponed when patients had their pre-op appointment.
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