Recent figures show that the NHS waiting list and long waits are coming down in Wales.

The number of people on a waiting lists has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years.

The overall waiting list fell for the seventh month in a row in December. It was 16,900 lower than November and is now at its lowest level since March 2023.

When it comes to long waits, fewer than 5,300 people were waiting more than two years for treatment in December, down by around 1,600 from November. This represents a 92.5 per cent reduction from the peak in March 2022.

The average waiting time for treatment in Wales has fallen to 19 weeks and the number of people waiting more than 36 weeks for treatment has also fallen to the lowest level since March 2021. Provisional data implies that this trend will continue.

First Minister Eluned Morgan said: "Seven months of the waiting list falling. The longest waits down by more than 90 per cent from their peak. Tens of thousands more outpatient appointments delivered. This is real progress that's making a massive difference to people's lives.

"I made a commitment to the people of Wales to cut the waiting list and the longest waits. That’s exactly what is happening.

"These aren't just numbers – they are real people having treatment in Welsh hospitals and clinics from hard working and dedicated NHS staff. What they do matters enormously.

"It’s important this momentum is kept up. We will continue to work hard every day alongside the NHS so everyone who needs it receives timely treatment."