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Mental Health Services: Standards

Commons · Question 81428 · Tabled 13 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 17 Oct 2025

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Asked by Simon Opher

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for neurology health services.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 17 Oct 2025

Cutting waiting lists is a key priority for the Government. We have exceeded our pledge to deliver an extra two million operations, scans, and appointments, having delivered 5.2 million more appointments across elective care services. This marks a vital f...