Women’s Health Strategy 2022-06-08
2022-06-08
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists released figures showing gynaecology waiting lists have increased by over 60% to half a million people, the highest proportion in any other area of medicine.
What recent progress has been made on delivering the women's health strategy? The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reports that gynaecology waiting lists have soared by over 60%, affecting half a million patients. What are the Government's plans to address this issue and reduce waiting times?
The backlog of gynae procedures caused by covid is impacting waiting lists. The roll-out of community diagnostic centres will help, allowing GPs to refer women directly for some gynae procedures without secondary care referrals.
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Did not provide specific plans or timelines to reduce waiting times
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reported that gynaecology waiting lists have increased by over 60%, affecting half a million patients, which is the highest in any other area of medicine. A constituent of the MP has been waiting for an appointment since November 2021.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reports that gynaecology waiting lists have soared by over 60% to half a million people, more than in any other area of medicine. What are the Government's plans to sort this out and reduce these long waiting times?
The backlog of gynaecology procedures caused by covid is impacting waiting lists. The roll-out of community diagnostic centres will help, allowing GPs to refer women directly for some gynae procedures without secondary care referrals.
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Did not provide specific actions or timelines to address the backlog
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Figures published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists show that 25,000 women are now waiting over 12 months for healthcare in England. A constituent of Taiwo Owatemi was offered an appointment only in October 2023, more than a year from when she requested it.
The backlog is not just due to covid; figures show that the number of women waiting over 12 months for healthcare has increased from 66 two years ago to 25,000 today. Given that the Government's delayed women's health strategy still does not exist, what action will be taken now to reduce these unacceptable waiting times?
The hon. Lady has answered her own question: cases have risen in the past two years due to the pandemic. If we were under a Labour Government, we would still be in lockdown.
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Did not address the waiting times issue or provide any action plan
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