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.
9. Gastroenterology Service
330,990 people are on the gastroenterology treatment waiting list, with 10,384 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include treatment for the stomach and intestines, and liver, gallbladder and pancreas diseases. | Adobe
10. Other - Paediatric Services
310,441 people are on the paediatric waiting list, with 11,290 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include medical conditions affecting infants, children and young people. | Adobe
11. Dermatology Service
302,995 people are on the dermatology treatment waiting list, with 8,738 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include treatment for diseases of the skin, hair and nails. | Adobe
12. Cardiology Service
279,415 people are on the cardiology treatment waiting list, with 3,336 waiting more than 52 weeks. This would include treatment of defects and diseases of the heart and the blood vessels. | Adobe