York Hospital: Waiting Lists
Commons · Question 106133 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of waiting times at York Hospital on patients in January (a) 2025 and (b) 2026.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 22 Jan 2026
We know that patients have been let down for too long, with their health deteriorating, while they wait for the care they need.Reducing waiting lists is a key part of the Government’s Health Mission, and we are putting patients first by ensuring that they...