Synopsis

In England, the number of individuals awaiting hospital treatment has reached a record 5.61 million, a stark consequence of the National Health Service's ongoing struggle to address a swelling backlog of cases stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic. Victoria Derbyshire speaks with some of those on the waiting list, documenting the profound impact this situation is having on their lives. Her investigation reveals an increasing number of people compelled to fund their own care through personal saving