Referral Waits
Islington's memory services are facing 18-week referral waits due to staffing shortages, a concern for councillors.
Islington's memory services are currently experiencing 18-week referral waits for assessments, a situation councillors described as concerning during a Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Committee meeting in October 2026. These delays, which relate to the time taken from referral to receiving a service, are attributed to a significant imbalance between demand and staff capacity.
The North London NHS Foundation Trust, responsible for these services, is working to address the issue, according to its Director of Comms, Marketing and Engagement, Carl Milner. He explained in October 2026 that the current demand for assessments significantly outstrips the trust's ability to provide timely services.
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