Written questions

Neurology: Medical Treatments

Commons · Question 14047 · Tabled 13 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 19 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken for patients diagnosed with a neurological condition to begin consultant-led treatment.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 19 Nov 2024

Tackling waiting lists, including for neurology, is a key part of our Health Mission. We are committed to getting back to the NHS Constitutional standard that at least 92% of patient wait no longer than 18 weeks from Referral to Treatment, within our firs...