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Majority of older people waiting for treatment in daily pain as delays to surgery continue. Staying well while you're waiting for treatment. Many people are waiting longer for surgery and other hospital treatment.

Take a look at our page to find things you can do to help yourself stay well and prepare for your treatment. Sign our petition and support people to to wait well. Sign our petition and support our call to ensure everyone who is waiting for six months or longer for treatment has a personalised care and management plan.

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Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. How much of a problem is the shift towards more digital and remote approaches?

Caroline Abrahams investigates. Read more articles. Call our free, confidential advice line on We're open 8am-7pm, days a year. About the advice line. Back to top. Postcode Please enter a valid postcode Submit. Make Christmas a little brighter Almost 1. Get information. Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.

Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations. Our family also includes Age Cymru , Age NI and Age Scotland , as well as Age International , with whom we support vulnerable older people in more than 40 countries worldwide.

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