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In the headlines about NHS waiting lists, children don\u2019t often get a mention. Yet hundreds of thousands are waiting to start hospital for treatment.

Jane Deith investigates the reasons for the gap between adult and paediatric surgery. She hears from children whose conditions are deteriorating, some of whom could be left inoperable if they aren\u2019t operated on soon.\n \nNHS leaders admit long waits can have life-long consequences for young people\u2019s development and say hospitals are working hard to tackle the backlog. But surgeons and doctors warn that in the race to cut waiting lists, children risk being left behind.

Reporter: Jane Deith\nProducer: Alys Harte\nTechnical producer: Craig Boardman\nProduction co-ordinator: Tim Fernley\nEditor: Carl Johnston