HC Deb 03 November 1976 vol 918 c633W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average waiting period at the present time for patients requiring general surgery at Hillingdon Hospital; and by how much the period is likely to be increased by the proposed closure of Uxbridge Cottage Hospital.

Mr. Moyle

There is no waiting list for emergencies and very urgent cases. The average waiting periods for other classes of case are:

  • Cases of intermediate urgency: 2–6 weeks.
  • Other cases: Males, 9 months or more; females and children, 6 months or more.

The likely effect of closing Uxbridge Cottage Hospital has not been calculated, but it is expected to be only marginal.

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