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Neurology: Waiting Lists

Commons · Question 89598 · Tabled 11 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 28 Nov 2025

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Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce wait times to see a neurologist.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 28 Nov 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...