Scale of problem revealed for first time in England with some waiting for as many as five treatments.
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Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.
A £5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients.
It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.
It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.
It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.
It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.
It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.
The government has made the possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence.
Thousands of patients remain in hospital each day despite being well enough to leave, data shows.