Ophthalmology: Waiting Lists
Lords · Question HL1140 · Tabled 7 Oct 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the waiting list of people in England who are currently waiting for their first specialist appointment with an ophthalmologist.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 16 Oct 2024
Tackling waiting lists is a key part of our Health Mission. We will deliver an extra 40,000 operations, scans, and appointments, including ophthalmology appointments, per week, as a first step in our commitment to ensuring patients can expect to be treate...