Neurology: Waiting Lists
Commons · Question 97917 · Tabled 8 Dec 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Lisa Smart
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of neurology waiting times on patients; and what steps his Department is taking to support NHS trusts in reducing routine neurology backlogs.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 16 Dec 2025
The Department recognises that long waits for neurology appointments can have a significant impact on patients, including delayed diagnosis, prolonged uncertainty, and potential deterioration in health and quality of life. Neurological conditions are ofte...