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Published 12:10 13 Sept 2022 BST
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According to openDemocracy, thousands of patients have had their appointments cancelled because of the Queen's funeral because some NHS trusts have decided to postpone all non-urgent procedures and clinic appointments.
This is not good because it has possibly left some patients who had been waiting months for treatment back at square one.
The British Medical Association (BMA) says that more patients than ever are waiting for treatment, with figures up to July 2022 saying that 6.84 million people are stuck on a waiting list, up significantly from 4.05 million two years ago.
Of those waiting for treatment, 2.67 million have been waiting more than 18 weeks to receive treatment, while 377,689 have been waiting over a year for treatment, before the pandemic hit that figure was just 1,032.
Sounds like the backlogs of all backlogs.
The news of the extra day off was confirmed by Penny Mordant, the Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, as Charles was officially appointed King on Saturday morning.
Mordant said a proclamation will appoint the day of the Queen's funeral as a bank holiday across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
[caption id="attachment_358555" align="alignnone" width="2048"] King Charles approved the order for a bank holiday (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
then later approved the order.
New national guidance from the powers that be states: “This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer.
On Saturday, the King told the Privy Council that the "whole world sympathises with me in the irreparable loss we've all suffered" then went on to pay tribute to the Queen's diligent service and recognised the "duties" he must now carry out.
"To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
"My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life. My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life."

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