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May 2016
England hits 10 year high in cancelled NHS operations
NHS figures have shown that over 5,000 patients did not receive treatment within the NHS constitution deadline of 28 days after their cancelled operation in the 12 months to April 2015, which is the highest figure for 10 years.
Throughout the same period, nearly 75,000 surgical procedures were postponed at the last minute in England, which is also a 10 year high.
President of the Royal College of Surgeons, Clare Marx, said “It is disappointing that the number of patients waiting for their cancelled operations to be rescheduled has hit the highest level in a decade.
“This is yet another indication of the pressure the NHS is under.
“Situations where patients have to wait longer for their treatment are highly stressful for them and their families and, in some cases, their condition could deteriorate.”
A spokesman from NHS England said that the proportion of cancelled operations remains at 1%. He went on to say “Hospitals should continue to ensure that every effort is made to reschedule cancelled operations as soon as possible, but we can clearly see the effects of delayed care and industrial action hampering their ability to do so towards the end of the year.”
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Posted by Karen Motley, Paralegal, Clinical Negligence Department, Chadwick Lawrence LLP (karenmotley@chadlaw.co.uk ), medical negligence lawyers and clinical negligence solicitors in Huddersfield, Leeds, Wakefield and Halifax, West Yorkshire.
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