Neurology waiting list

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Health and Social Care regarding the current waiting times for neurology appointments. The authority disclosed that urgent referrals are seen within 6 weeks, while routine referrals face a wait of up to 10 months.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 4th October 2018 and responded to on 24th October 2018.
• Patients referred on an urgent basis are seen within 6 weeks.
• Patients referred on a routine basis face a wait of 10 months.
• The response was issued by the Chief Executive, Malcolm Couch.
• The case reference number is 614966.

Data Disclosed

• 6 weeks
• 10 months
• 4th October 2018
• 24th October 2018
• 614966

Original Request

Can you please let me know how long the current waiting list is before a patient is seen by a Neurologist?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Malcolm Couch Freedom of Information Team DHSC Digital Cronk Coar Strang IM4 4RJ

(01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc

Our ref: 614966 24th October 2018

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 4th October 2018 which states:

"Can you please let me know how long the current waiting list is before a patient is seen by a Neurologist?"

Our response to your request is as follows: A patient referred today on an urgent basis would be seen within 6 weeks. The earliest a patient would be seen if referred today on a routine basis would be in 10 months. Please quote the reference number 614966 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely