Waiting Times for MS Patients - FOI Response Register

1. Current waiting time for an initial neurology appointment

Any applicable NHS Shetland patients are seen by NHS Grampian. Shetland patients would be included in Grampian waiting times.

2. Current waiting time for a review/follow-up neurology appointment

See response to Q1

3. Current waiting time for first appointment with an MS specialist nurse

Within 10 working days of a patient’s diagnosis.

4. Current waiting time for a review/follow-up appointment with an MS specialist nurse

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.

5. Current waiting time for first physiotherapy appointment

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. This is because NHS Shetland do not hold info for MS physiotherapy specifically and any applicable patients will be recorded within long term conditions which includes patients with other conditions.

6. Current waiting time for a follow-up/review physiotherapy appointment

See response to Q6

7. Current waiting time for first occupational therapy appointment

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested. This is because NHS Shetland do not hold info for MS occupational therapy specifically and any data will include patients with other conditions.

8. Current waiting time for a follow-up/ review occupational therapy appointment

See response to Q7