elective recovery
Wandsworth Council is discussing diagnostic waiting times at St George's Trust, which are affected by staff shortages for non-urgent procedures.
Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed diagnostic waiting times at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in September 2026. A report to the committee highlighted challenges, particularly for non-obstetric ultrasound scans, which are part of the process of restoring non-emergency medical procedures. Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO of St George's Trust, informed the committee that recruitment and retention issues have led to staff shortages in this area.
The committee heard that these diagnostic waiting times are largely driven by a lack of ultrasound capacity. The Trust is grappling with significant challenges in this area, impacting the overall elective recovery process for non-urgent medical procedures.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed diagnostic waiting times at St George's Trust on September 21, 2026. Source
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust faces challenges in diagnostic waiting times for non-obstetric ultrasound scans. Source
- Ms. Kate Slemick, Site CEO of St George's Trust, informed the committee that staff shortages cause these waiting times. Source
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