Thousands of patients in England at risk as GP referrals vanish into NHS ‘black hole’8 December 20258 December 2025 “Watchdog finds 14% of cases not put on hospital waiting lists, with many reporting worsening health and rising anxiety” https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/07/referrals-black-hole-means-patients-in-england-miss-out-on-healthcare-finds-watchdog