Tag: wait times
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Unacceptable Waits for Adult Gender Clinic Appointments Highlight Urgent Reform Needs
Growing concern over long waits at adult gender clinics Recent reporting has spotlighted a troubling trend: adults seeking care at gender clinics are facing delays that are described as unacceptable by health officials and patient advocates alike. An independent review and ongoing coverage reveal waits that stretch from weeks to months, leaving individuals in limbo…
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Promise of a seven-week driving test wait in Great Britain unlikely to happen until 2027
Overview A government audit has concluded that the promise of delivering a seven-week driving test wait in Great Britain by the end of this year is unlikely to be met. The reckoning comes despite repeated recruitment campaigns and a focus on expanding the driving examiner workforce. Background Plans to cut the national driving test waiting…
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Promise of seven-week driving test wait in Great Britain unlikely to happen until 2027, audit finds
Summary of the audit findings Plans announced by UK authorities to reduce the driving test waiting time to seven weeks by the end of the year have hit a setback. A recent audit report concludes that achieving the target by year-end is unlikely, pushing the anticipated date back to November 2027. The report highlights persistent…
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Health Network Boss Apologises for Spine Surgery Delays in Adelaide
Apology from Health Network Chief as Spine Surgery Delays Persist In Adelaide, a public health system chief has publicly apologised to a patient who has faced repeated cancellations for elective spine surgery. The admission comes amid a broader national concern about wait times for elective procedures as data from SA Health reveals a growing backlog…
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Nova Scotia lung clinic opens to cut breathing test waits
A new beacon for lung health in Halifax A Halifax-based center dedicated to lung health is preparing to open at the end of November, with the goal of reducing prolonged waitlists for breathing tests and strengthening Nova Scotia’s respiratory therapy workforce. The Nova Scotia Lung Wellness Clinic aims to streamline access to essential diagnostics, such…
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Johor health screenings lure Singaporeans with cost savings and shorter wait times
Cross-border health screening gains momentum Rising costs and delayed appointments in Singapore have pushed some residents to look beyond the city-state for essential health screenings. In particular, Johor, just across the Causeway, has become a popular option for routine cancer tests and general screenings. Clinics and private hospitals in Iskandar Puteri and nearby towns advertise…
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Cardiology Wait Times: Living with Heart Failure in Limbo
Patients wait for cardiology care amid growing concerns For people with heart conditions, timely access to cardiology specialists isn’t a luxury—it’s a matter of health and peace of mind. The case of 58-year-old Scott McKenna, who learned seven years after first experiencing chest pain that he has heart failure, highlights the emotional and physical toll…
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Mammography Delays Hit 30-Week Waits in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Long Mammography Waits Create Barriers to Early Detection in Abitibi-Témiscamingue In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, residents face mammography wait times that can exceed 30 weeks, far above what is considered timely in many other regions. The Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec is sounding the alarm as October — Breast Cancer Awareness Month — brings renewed attention…
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Mammography Delays in Abitibi-Témiscamingue Draw Scrutiny
Long Delays in Mammography Highlight Regional Gaps In October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Fondation du cancer du sein du Québec is drawing attention to troubling delays in access to mammography in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Some patients in the region report waiting up to 30 weeks for a screening, a stark contrast to provincial targets and the…