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Written question asked by Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Paediatrics: Waiting Lists

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many children have waited more than (a) 26 and (b) 40 weeks for an initial paediatric referral triage in the most recent 12-month period for which data is available.

Answer

We do not hold data on how many children have waited more than 26 and 40 weeks for an initial paediatric referral triage in the most recent 12-month period.

Published referral to treatment data covers the period on waiting time from referral to first definitive treatment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101112
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Standards Paediatrics Waiting lists
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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