AQW 891/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health how many neurology patients are waiting beyond their clinically suggested review appointment.

Asked by Peter McReynolds MLA on 1 June 2022

  • Answered
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Tabled
1 June 2022
Answer due by
20 June 2022
Answered
13 June 202212 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

Information on waiting times for review appointments is not available centrally. The following information has been provided by Health and Social Care Trusts.

Patients currently waiting beyond their clinically suggested review appointment for Neurology by HSC Trust

HSC TrustNumber of Patients Waiting
Belfast6,064
Northern431
South Eastern12,298
Southern21,905

Source: HSC Trusts

1As at 30th April 2022

2As at 1st April 2022

Western Health and Social Care Trust were contacted for input but were unable to provide a response within the required timeframe.

Official sources