Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87927

Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions: Health Services

Tabled: 4 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025

Question

Damien Egan

LabourBristol North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist appointments.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Cutting elective care waiting times, including for ear, nose, and throat services (ENT), is a key priority for the Government. Between July 2024 and June 2025, we delivered 5.2 million additional appointments, compared to the previous year, more than doub...

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