HC Deb 28 July 1960 vol 627 cc202-3W
Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health if he will state the number of beds now available in Cardiff Hospitals for patients with eye trouble, and the number awaiting admission to hospital at the most recent convenient date.

Miss Pitt

There are 37 beds available in Cardiff hospitals for eye cases. On the 26th July there were 504 people awaiting admission.

Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health what is the average waiting time for an appointment with eye specialists in the out-patients department of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary.

Miss Pitt

The average waiting time for an appointment at the Ophthalmic Clinic of the Cardiff Royal Infirmary is 15 weeks. There is no delay in urgent cases being seen.

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