Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

Hospital leaders report surgery delays due to anaesthetist shortages

By Liz Wells 30 October 2025

Patients are facing regular delays to their planned operations because hospitals do not have enough anaesthetists, a new report reveals.

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frederica-diamanta

Principal Surveyor

Grade 14 £50,269 to £54,495 pa

DurhamGrade 14 £50,269 to £54,495 pa

RECRUITER: Durham County Council

Commissioning Officer - WMF2494e

£38,220 - £39,152

Kendal, Cumbria£38,220 - £39,152

RECRUITER: Westmorland and Furness Council

Assistant Director – Public Health (Partnerships & Commissioning)

£98,673 - £111,60

Leicestershire£98,673 - £111,60

RECRUITER: Leicestershire County Council

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