From hip and knee replacements to cataract surgeries, more than six million people are currently waiting for NHS treatment in England.
According to data from NHS England, there were 5,695,599 patients waiting for treatment in NHS hospitals at the end of December 2021, with a further 371,727 NHS patients waiting in the independent sector, which totals 6,067,326.
This includes treatment such as dermatology, cardiology and ear, nose and throat services.
Data also reveals that some patients have had to wait more than a year to receive treatment, with 297,807 of those still waiting at the end of December waiting for more than 52 weeks for NHS hospitals and 13,006 in the independent sector - a total of 310,813.
But which types of treatment have the longest waiting lists?
These are the 14 treatment areas with the most people waiting in England.
5. Other - Medical Services
444,096 people are on the medical services treatment waiting list, with 7,132 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include a range of medical treatment. | Adobe
6. General Surgery Service
409,880 people are on the general surgery service treatment waiting list, with 32,980 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include kidney, pancreas and liver transplantation, and trauma to the abdomen and thorax. | Adobe
7. Other - Surgical Services
374,954 people are on the surgical services treatment waiting list, with 23,865 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include a range of surgical treatment. | Adobe
8. Urology Service
334,925 people are on the urology treatment waiting list, with 24,542 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include endoscopic removal of the prostate and robotic surgery to remove the bladder, kidney or prostate to treat cancer. | Adobe