Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 86562

Gynaecology: Waiting Lists

Tabled: 29 October 2025

Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

Helen Maguire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Elective Recovery Plan, published on 6 January 2025, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of targeted measures to reduce gynaecology waiting list.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Tackling waiting lists is a key part of our Health Mission. We have exceeded our pledge to deliver an extra 2 million operations, scans, and appointments, having delivered 5.2 million additional appointments between July 2024 and June 2025. This marks a v...

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