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Asked by Paula

AQW 22201/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health for his assessment of the gap between demand and capacity for neurology services now and into the future.

Asked by Paula Bradshaw MLA on 10 September 2021

  • Answered
  • Written
Tabled
10 September 2021
Answer due by
27 September 2021
Answered
23 September 202113 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The Regional Review of Neurology Services is tasked with identifying the optimum configuration of neurology services for the next 10-15 years. This work includes the development of a Public Health Needs Assessment which indicates that demand for outpatient appointments is in the region of 18,500 per year but capacity is currently limited to 12,000.

In this context, the Review is considering a range of options to address the gap including medical workforce development, greater support for primary care and the development of a Specialist Neurology Nursing Workforce.

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