The coronavirus effect

While the COVID-19 pan­dem­ic has had a direct impact on health­care as peo­ple catch the dis­ease, it is also hav­ing a knock-on effect on wider pro­vi­sion of health ser­vices. Wait­ing times for treat­ment refer­rals are on the rise, appoint­ments for health screen­ings have been missed, surg­eries have been post­poned and can­cer treat­ment put on hold.