Sajid Javid says NHS waiting lists will rise
The health secretary has urged people to come forward and "know that the NHS is there for them".
Speaking after June's figures for England showed more people waiting two years for an appointment, Sajid Javid said he expected a "huge increase in demand" for NHS services as people sought care in the wake of coronavirus lockdowns.
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