Menu
01/12/2005
Hospital waiting lists fall
Waiting list figures released today show the number of patients waiting over 12 months has fallen by more than 38% in the last quarter.
The latest waiting list figures revealed that the number of patients waiting over 12 months for the same treatment has decreased by 1,533 over the quarter and stands at 2,434. This is a reduction of 3,934 compared to the same quarter last year.
Minister Shaun Woodward said the fall in figures "fully highlights that health reforms are now having real effect".
"In July I announced that I would reduce Northern Ireland's unacceptable waiting times," he said.
"These most recent figures, which cover the first quarter following my announcement, show our reforms are having a huge impact. I very much welcome the progress that has been made."
Outlining his commitment to ensure no-one is waiting longer than 12 months by March 2006, the Minister said: "We have more to do. While I welcome this reduction, it is a first step to ensuring patients here no longer wait unacceptable times for treatment. Progress must now be sustained."
A copy of the Northern Ireland Waiting List Statistics Release is available at www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/stats&research/pubs.asp.
(MB/SP)
The latest waiting list figures revealed that the number of patients waiting over 12 months for the same treatment has decreased by 1,533 over the quarter and stands at 2,434. This is a reduction of 3,934 compared to the same quarter last year.
Minister Shaun Woodward said the fall in figures "fully highlights that health reforms are now having real effect".
"In July I announced that I would reduce Northern Ireland's unacceptable waiting times," he said.
"These most recent figures, which cover the first quarter following my announcement, show our reforms are having a huge impact. I very much welcome the progress that has been made."
Outlining his commitment to ensure no-one is waiting longer than 12 months by March 2006, the Minister said: "We have more to do. While I welcome this reduction, it is a first step to ensuring patients here no longer wait unacceptable times for treatment. Progress must now be sustained."
A copy of the Northern Ireland Waiting List Statistics Release is available at www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/stats&research/pubs.asp.
(MB/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 November 2024
Minister Announces Funding For Winter Road Maintenance
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced additional funding to improve road safety during the winter months and address waste-water infrastructure challenges.
Minister Announces Funding For Winter Road Maintenance
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced additional funding to improve road safety during the winter months and address waste-water infrastructure challenges.
15 November 2024
Winter Vaccines: Get Boosted To Protect Yourself
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging eligible individuals in Northern Ireland to get their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. The agency highlights the significant benefits of vaccination in reducing severe illness and death, especially for those at high risk.
Winter Vaccines: Get Boosted To Protect Yourself
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging eligible individuals in Northern Ireland to get their annual flu and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible. The agency highlights the significant benefits of vaccination in reducing severe illness and death, especially for those at high risk.
05 December 2002
Rise in hospital waiting lists 'disappointing' says Browne
Hospital waiting lists have risen by almost 3,500 in the past year – leaving Northern Ireland trailing behind its UK counterparts – according to statistics contained in the health department's quarterly review of waiting lists.
Rise in hospital waiting lists 'disappointing' says Browne
Hospital waiting lists have risen by almost 3,500 in the past year – leaving Northern Ireland trailing behind its UK counterparts – according to statistics contained in the health department's quarterly review of waiting lists.
28 May 2021
Call For Urgent Meeting To Address Waiting List Crisis
The SDLP is calling for an urgent meeting with the Finance and Health Ministers after further details of the extent of the waiting list crisis have been published. MLAs Cara Hunter and Matthew O'Toole said that this is the biggest crisis facing people in Northern Ireland and it must be the most urgent priority for political leaders.
Call For Urgent Meeting To Address Waiting List Crisis
The SDLP is calling for an urgent meeting with the Finance and Health Ministers after further details of the extent of the waiting list crisis have been published. MLAs Cara Hunter and Matthew O'Toole said that this is the biggest crisis facing people in Northern Ireland and it must be the most urgent priority for political leaders.
02 September 2005
Outpatient hospital waiting list figures rise
The number of people waiting for a first outpatient appointment has increased in the last three months by almost 6%. The figures published by the Department of Health revealed that the number of patients waiting for an initial outpatient consultation had risen by 9,385 to 176,523, an increase of 5.6% on the previous quarter.
Outpatient hospital waiting list figures rise
The number of people waiting for a first outpatient appointment has increased in the last three months by almost 6%. The figures published by the Department of Health revealed that the number of patients waiting for an initial outpatient consultation had risen by 9,385 to 176,523, an increase of 5.6% on the previous quarter.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A very mild, but mostly cloudy day, although with some bright or sunny spells. It will be mostly dry in the morning, but a little patchy light rain or drizzle at times in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A band of heavier rain will move east during the evening before clearing eastwards after midnight. then mostly dry through the early hours, but a little rain towards dawn. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
