Question follow-through · 89598

Neurology: Waiting Lists

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

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
11 Nov 2025
Target answer date
13 Nov 2025
Answer
28 Nov 2025 · 17 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

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

  2. 13 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 28 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    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...

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