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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to extend waiting list targets to (a) psychologists, (b) physiotherapists and (c) occupational therapists. - (Holding answer 29 October 2002).
Answer

Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to extend waiting list targets to psychologists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists. [77841] Mr. Hutton: [holding answer 29 October 2002]: The NHS Plan outlined that the maximum inpatient wait will be reduced in stages from 18 months to six months by the end of 2005. The maximum wait for a first outpatient appointment with a consultant will be three months by the end of 2005.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77841; 392 c510W;392 c522W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Hospitals Psychiatry Waiting lists Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Psychology
Link
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