Prime Minister Starmer Highlights NHS Progress with 5 Million Additional Appointments
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hailed recent improvements in the National Health Service (NHS), emphasizing his government’s commitment to restoring the institution after years of strain.
Speaking on the Labour government’s progress, Starmer pointed to figures showing that the NHS has delivered five million more appointments this year compared to last year, marking a significant step forward in reducing waiting lists and improving patient access to care.
“I promised to pick the NHS up off its knees and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Starmer said, underscoring his pledge to make the health service a central focus of his leadership.
The Prime Minister credited the increase in appointments to targeted reforms aimed at boosting efficiency, expanding capacity, and ensuring that patients can access care more quickly. He framed the achievement as proof that Labour’s approach to healthcare—focused on investment, staffing support, and modernization—is beginning to deliver results.
“This Labour government is building an NHS to be proud of,” Starmer declared, presenting the progress as a sign of renewed momentum for Britain’s most cherished public service.
While challenges remain, including workforce pressures and rising demand, the government has positioned the milestone as evidence that its strategy is working. For millions of patients awaiting consultations, surgeries, or routine check-ups, the increase in appointments is being touted as a tangible sign of relief.
The announcement comes as the NHS continues to be a defining political issue in the UK, with Starmer’s government determined to demonstrate that it can reverse years of underfunding and build a system capable of meeting modern healthcare needs.
