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Rise in longest waiting times

Figures show the number of patients in Wales waiting longer than 36 weeks has risen sharply.

7,611 patients waiting for that length of time in April, a rise of more than 2,000 on the previous month, according to Statistics Wales figures.

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Welsh Government: 'Severe weather' had impact on NHS waiting figures

The impact of the severe winter continues to be reflected in these figures. The Health Service in Wales is well aware of the need to treat patients who, as a result have waited beyond the maximum time.

A speciality by speciality approach is being taken to ensure that additional planned operations are carried out over coming months.

The vast majority of patients are of course treated well within the maximum waiting times.

– Welsh Government spokesperson

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