Performed operations figure highest in five years
The number of operations performed in July was the highest in
five years, according to Public Health Scotland statistics
published today.
The data shows that 23,470 operations were carried out in July,
an 8.9% increase compared to July of last year. This figure is
the highest since February 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Over the past 12 months to July 2025, a total of 265,060
operations were performed, a 1.8% increase from the previous
year.
Additional investment to tackle NHS waiting times is expected to
deliver more than 213,000 additional appointments and procedures
this year.
Health Secretary :
“It is welcome to see the number of operations performed last
month reach a five-year high. It's also encouraging to see a
year-on-year increase in planned procedures since 2021, despite
ongoing pressures on service.”
“We want to build on this success and drive that improvement
across Scotland – we are investing £110 million to tackle the
longest waits for procedures and operations.”
“Our record investment in the NHS this year is allowing us to
target specific areas that are experiencing long waits, reducing
backlogs and getting people the appointments and treatments they
need as quickly as possible.”
Background
Cancelled planned
operations
