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Is there a website that you can check NHS waiting times for operations?

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suwoo · 20/09/2008 20:21

My consultant has made it clear that I can have an operation whenever I feel the time is right for me. I am thinking maybe now is the time. Can you check online how long the wait times are for a specific consultant at a specific hospital?

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suwoo · 20/09/2008 20:56

Anyone know?

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whomovedmychocolate · 20/09/2008 21:11

Well the NHS max is 18 weeks but for a particular consultant you just need to phone his/her secretary at the hospital and ask.

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suwoo · 20/09/2008 21:57

Is it really 18 weeks though? Last time I had an op (albeit 13 years ago) I waited 18 months. Is it different now?

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SlartyBartFast · 20/09/2008 22:09

absolutely, all government targets, so a toe operation waits as long as a hip replacement ! (in theory).

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suwoo · 20/09/2008 22:44

Right, gosh that wasn't what I was expecting, but thats great

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