HOSPITAL WAITING TIMES
We are aware that some hospital specialities have significant waiting lists. We have a great deal of sympathy for our
patients who are waiting for an appointment but this is a complex problem and one in which we as GPs have very little influence over. The referrals are triaged by the hospital medical specialities themselves, based on our information. If there has been a significant change or deterioration in your condition whilst you are on a waiting list please let us know but otherwise requesting extra letters to speed up appointments is unlikely to be helpful.
You can find more information on the HSC website linked below:
online.hscni.net/my-waiting-times-ni
This webpage is to help provide updated information on the current average waiting times for outpatient
asessments in Northern Ireland within each trust.