Tackling Waiting Lists in Northern Ireland: A Collaborative Approach for Faster Diagnosis and Treatment
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Tackling Waiting Lists in Northern Ireland: A Collaborative Approach for Faster Diagnosis and Treatment
Northern Ireland has some of the longest waiting lists in the UK, with the list currently standing at 545,000 patients, according to figures from September 2023 (1). The Health Minister for Northern Ireland has highlighted an urgent need for multi-year funding to reduce these waiting lists (2). By using every resource available, the goal is to shorten waiting times and ensure more timely treatment. This is where Sleep and Health Clinic Ltd comes in, offering proven recovery and treatment pathways for patients with sleep disorders.
A Regional Focus for Northern Ireland
Given the high demand for healthcare services, Northern Ireland will focus on:
Partnering with private healthcare providers to reduce backlogs in surgeries.
Ensuring quicker access to diagnostic services for conditions like cancer and heart disease.
Public and Private Partnership
To address the large waiting lists, Northern Ireland will rely on collaboration with private healthcare providers. By doing so, patients will have quicker access to diagnostic tests and surgeries, allowing the NHS to manage resources more effectively and focus on critical cases.
Early Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders
Early diagnosis of sleep disorders in Northern Ireland is critical to reducing strain on the providers. Specialist sleep centres will be prioritised to ensure faster diagnoses and treatment, particularly in rural areas. By addressing sleep conditions early, we can prevent complications like cardiovascular disease, which would otherwise increase pressure on provider services.
How can Sleep and Health Clinic Ltd help?
Sleep and Health Clinic Ltd offers a service that hospitals and trusts across the UK can utilise to reduce waiting lists by improving capacity and offering recovery pathways that not only focus on treatment, but tackling sleep disorders from the ground up, ensuring patients will not be back on the waiting list later. Over the last few years, we have had the privilege of diagnosing over 700 NHS patients, helping them improve their sleep health, and offering a tried and tested service to reduce waiting lists.
At the Sleep & Health Clinic Limited, we are committed to providing forward-thinking, evidence-based care. We work diligently to offer the latest diagnostic and treatment options for patients, including those with sleep apnoea and other sleep disorders including the NICE guidelines. We are here to ensure that you receive the appropriate specialist care for your sleep disorder, through a seamless NHS referral process.
We accept tertiary and quaternary referrals from other services and welcome referrals sent via post or email to the contact details listed above.
Call to Action: Now you know, either call your GP or you can contact the Sleep and Health Clinic for a Complimentary and Confidential Assessment
Are you struggling with sleep?
Talk to your GP about getting a referral, to get the rest you deserve.
If you still have concerns on how and why we not only understand how important sleep is for your overall health and well-being. We can take you through the first step towards better sleep today and help navigate your journey so that is why we are offering a complimentary and confidential assessment to help you understand your sleep concerns and explore your treatment options (pathways).
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