NHS waiting times are rising as financial strain on the healthcare system begins to show, according to a report. New figures from health charity The King’s Fund reveal that NHS waiting times are at their highest level for three years, with nearly 15% of hospital inpatients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in February 2011. The report highlights a steady increase in waiting times for hospital treatment since the Government relaxed the 18-week target in June 2010, said the [...]