Gynaecology Treatment 2024-03-05
2024-03-05
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The MP noted significant concerns over long wait times for gynaecological appointments, affecting many constituents in Chesham and Amersham.
What steps are being taken to reduce waiting times for gynaecology treatment?
At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, the number of gynaecology patients waiting more than 52 weeks reduced by over 30% between August and December. Targeted work has been done to help trusts with the most long waiters support gynaecology patients in the community where appropriate.
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Did not address steps for reducing waiting times specifically, only mentioned a reduction occurred.
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The MP highlighted specific concerns about long wait times for gynaecological appointments, especially for those on cancer pathways.
What steps is the Department taking to reduce waiting times for gynaecology assessments and treatment for those on cancer pathways?
Significant investment is going in to reduce both general wait times and cancer wait times. Nearly 220,000 patients were seen last December following an urgent GP referral for suspected cancer, representing a significant increase over previous levels.
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Did not address specific steps for reducing waiting times, only mentioned investment and patient numbers.
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Q3
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The MP noted NHS figures showing a record high of nearly 600,000 women waiting for gynaecological treatment, with numbers tripling since 2012.
NHS figures from December show that the number of women waiting for gynaecological treatment reached another record high of nearly 600,000. That number has tripled since 2012. What can the Minister say to the women waiting urgently for treatment?
We are sticking to our plan to back the NHS to cut waiting lists, prioritising fairer, simpler, and faster services. When there is no strike action, that plan is working. We have seen significant reductions in waiting lists outside of the pandemic period.
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Did not address urgent waiting times or provide specific actions.
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