Written question WQ90441
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Minister for Health and Social Services
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 11 days
Question
Will the Minister confirm how many children were on NHS waiting lists in October 2023, and of these how many a) have been waiting 2 years or more, and b) have been waiting 3 years or more?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services
In October 2023 there were 54,965 open children’s pathways waiting for treatment (children being under 18 years)
Of those open pathways 1,240 were waiting over 2 years, we do have validated information on the numbers over 3- year waits,