NHS Backlogs Eye Healthcare 2023-03-07
2023-03-07
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The number of patients waiting for ophthalmology treatment has increased by 41% in the last three years, affecting over 630,000 people. Waiting times have substantially increased and fewer patients are starting treatment within 18 weeks.
What assessment his Department has made of the impact of NHS backlogs on eye healthcare? The number of patients waiting for ophthalmology treatment has increased by 41% in the last three years, affecting over 630,000 people. Waiting times have substantially increased and fewer patients are starting treatment within 18 weeks.
The elective recovery plan sets out how we are tackling backlogs, including in eye care. We have over 4,900 more doctors and 11,000 more nurses than last year, with 92 community diagnostic centres operational and 89 surgical hubs. Two-year waits have been virtually eliminated, aiming to eliminate 18-month waits by April.
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The specific ask about backing a Bill was not addressed.
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The number of patients waiting for ophthalmology treatment has increased by 41% in the last three years, affecting over 630,000 people. Waiting times have substantially increased and fewer patients are starting treatment within 18 weeks.
We need a plan to tackle the eye care crisis in the NHS. Will the Minister back my plan for a Bill?
This is exactly why we are investing the extra £8 billion in elective recovery. Ophthalmology 52-week waits are coming down from 42,000 to just under 27,000.
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The specific ask about backing a Bill was not addressed.
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The new West Norfolk eye centre enables an extra 2,000 appointments and 2,000 more injections every year to deal with backlogs.
Does the new West Norfolk eye centre demonstrate the importance of adding the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to the Government's new hospitals building programme?
The Secretary of State will have taken note of my hon. Friend's representations.
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The specific ask about adding the hospital was not addressed.
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