Gynaecology Waits - FOI Response Register

1. How many people have been on waiting lists for gynaecology treatment between 30 January 2021 and 30 January 2024?
2. How long is the average wait for treatment in gynaecology in this period?

If you could, please break the figures down by year and by the general type of treatment in Excel format.

See attached spreadsheet

With regards to breakdown of the figures by general type of treatment and in accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

Where we have given <5 answers, this is because NHS Shetland considers that providing more specific information carries a high risk of identifying individuals. As such and 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 38(1)(b) as read with s 38 (2A) as the information constitutes personal data and disclosure would breach the confidentiality of the data subjects.