Scotland woman waits six years for essential surgery

A woman in Scotland has been waiting up to six years for a hysterectomy, highlighting the ongoing NHS crisis. The longest wait recorded is 2,122 days, significantly longer than previous years. Waiting times for hysterectomies have increased dramatically across Scotland. In NHS Grampian, waits rose from 456 days in 2019 to over 2,000 days in 2024. Other health boards also report similar increases. Public Health Scotland data shows over 10,000 patients died while on waiting lists in the past year. The Scottish Government has invested £30 million to improve care, but challenges remain due to high demand and limited resources.