Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 75252

Health Services: Waiting Lists

Tabled: 4 September 2025

Answered: 18 September 2025

Question

Dr Caroline Johnson

Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance he has issued to (a) NHS England and (b) NHS Trusts to validate their waiting list data.

Answer

Karin Smyth

No estimate has been made of the return on investment on the validation sprint.Waiting list validation is a well-established component for effective management of waiting lists, with detailed guidance available for Trusts, including safeguards to ensure p...

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