HC Deb 18 July 1963 vol 681 c102W
Mr. W. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health what is the average waiting period for patients referred to the orthopædic clinics at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Hospital, and Wythenshawe Hospital.

Mr. Braine

Except when there is urgency, 12 weeks, 7 to 10 weeks and 16 weeks, respectively.

Mr. W. Griffiths

asked the Minister of Health at which Manchester hospitals orthopædic clinics are established for out patients; what is their frequency of sessions; and what medical staffs are attached to them.

Mr. Braine

The following is the answer:

Manchester Royal Infirmary 7 sessions per week 2 Consultants
2 Senior Registrars
1 Registrar
2 Clinical Assistants
North Manchester Hospital Management Committee
Crumpsall Hospital 3 sessions per week 3 Consultants
1 Registrar
Ancoats Hospital 2 sessions per week 1 Senior Hospital Medical Officer
Jewish Hospital 2 sessions per week 1 Junior Hospital Medical Officer
2 House Surgeons
West Manchester Hospital Management Committee
Park Hospital 3 sessions per week 1 Consultant
Eccles and Patricroft Hospital 1 session per week 1 Registrar
1 House Officer
South Manchester Hospital Management Committee
Withington Hospital 5 sessions per week 3 Consultants
Wythenshawe Hospital 1 session per week 1 Registrar
1 Senior Hospital Medical Officer
Duchess of York Hospital 1 session per week 1 Senior House Officer