Community sector

• The total community services reported waiting list in England reached a record high of 1.2 million in July, up by 9% on last year.
   

• In July, the number of CYP waiting for community services rose to 326,430, which is 12.5% higher than in July 2024.
   

• The number of adult pathways on the community waiting list also increased to 869,460, marking a 7.7% rise compared to the same time last year.
   

Figure 4
Community health services total reported waiting list 

• There are now 79,260 CYP waiting for 52 weeks or more - the highest number on record and 86% more than a year ago. CYP waiting over 52 weeks account for nearly a quarter (24.3%) of the total CYP community services waiting list. Of these, 23,400 CYP have been waiting for more than two years (104 weeks).
   

• There were 11,100 adults waiting for more than 52 weeks for treatment, unchanged from last year. This includes 1,093 adults facing delays of over 104 weeks for treatment.
   

• In June 2025, there were 1.73 million referrals received, an increase of 7.7% since last year. Referrals have risen by 62% compared to six years ago, before the pandemic (June 2019).
   

• A total of 8.67 million care contacts were reported across all submitters in June 2025 – 1.9% higher compared to the same period last year.
  
  

Figure five
Total referrals received by community service