Endometriosis & Gynaecology - FOI Response Register

Could I please request the following information (all apply to current information not historical):

1. How many patients with a diagnosis of Endometriosis do you currently have in your NHS board area?

153

2. How many female patients do you have between the ages of 14 - 90+ years in your NHS board area?

In accordance with FOISA s 16(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it holds the information requested but that it is exempt from disclosure under FOISA s 25(1) as the information requested is accessible without submitting a request under FOISA s 1(1). The information you have requested is available here:

https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/statistics-and-data/statistics/statistics-by-theme/population/population-estimates/mid-year-population-estimates/mid-2021

Data > Table 1 > Cells T98:CR98

3. How many gynaecology beds do you have allocated in your NHS board area?

0

4. How many Gynaecologists do you have working within your NHS board?

We currently have 3 Part-time Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with one further recruited to join the team soon.  Please note there are also visiting Consultants in Gynaecology that provide services from Mainland boards