Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 19384
Ophthalmic Services: Children
Tabled: 11 December 2024
Answered: 18 December 2024
Question
Marsha De Cordova
Labour — Battersea
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many outpatient paediatric ophthalmology appointments for children under 19 years were (a) cancelled and (b) missed because the patient did not attend in 2023-24.
Answer
Karin SmythPatients awaiting outpatient care make up over 85% of the elective waiting list, which includes children. Minimising missed appointments will help us to make sure we maximise the use of clinical time and ensure that all patients can be seen sooner. This i...
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