- FoI Number
- 2022-691
- Subject
- Neurology
- Date Received
- 27/01/2023
- Request and Response
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1. The average waiting time in NHS Shetland for neurology patients for an appointment with a:
o Consultant neurologist
o MS Nurse
o Physiotherapist
o Occupational Therapist
o Psychologist
o Neuropsychologist
NHS Shetland does not provide Neurology services – patients are seen by NHS Grampian
2. (a). The number of vacancies in NHS Shetland in the following positions:
o Consultant neurologist
N/A - post covered by NHS Grampian
o MS Nurse
Zero
o Physiotherapist
Two (both under 6 months vacant)
o Occupational Therapist
Two (both under 6 months vacant)
o Psychologist
Zero
o Neuropsychologist
N/A for NHS Shetland
3. (b) How many of these posts have been vacant for six months or longer?
See above
4. (a) Does NHS Shetland provide a specialist service for MS and/or neurology patients in
o Physiotherapy
o Psychology
o Occupational Therapy
NHS Shetland patients are seen by NHS Grampian
3 (b) what is the waiting time for an appointment with these services?
N/A
