FOI_8542

Internal Reference Number: FOI_8542

Date Request Received: 27/03/2025 00:00:00

Date Request Replied To: 23/04/2025 00:00:00

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Request Summary: Ultrasound Scans

Request Category: Private Individuals


Question Number 1: I would like to submit a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please could you provide the following information: Waiting List Data a) The number of patients currently on the waiting list for the following ultrasound scans: o General o Obstetrics and Gynaecology o Small Parts o Musculoskeletal (MSK) o Head, Neck, and Thyroid o Groin o Breast (male and female) o Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) o Triple Aneurysm (AAA) o Lumps and Bumps o Soft Tissues b) The number of patients who have been on the waiting list for these scans for longer than 18 weeks.

Answer To Question 1: Waiting List Data a) The number of patients currently on the waiting list for the following ultrasound scans: o General - 692 o Obstetrics and Gynaecology - 328 o Small Parts - 19 o Musculoskeletal (MSK) - 168 o Head, Neck, and Thyroid - 66 o Groin - 5 o Breast (male and female) - 15 o Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 0 o Triple Aneurysm (AAA) - 0 o Lumps and Bumps/Soft Tissue - 19 b) The number of patients who have been on the waiting list for these scans for longer than 18 weeks. - 0 (zero)

Question Number 2: 2. Contact Information Please provide the name and email address of the individuals holding the following positions within the Trust: o Procurement Director o Divisional Director(s) of Radiology o Director(s) of Radiology o Radiology Services Manager

Answer To Question 2: Procurement Director/ Head of Procurement: Rob Webb rob.webb3@nhs.net Divisional Director of Radiology: Job Title not used at SFT Director/Head of Radiology: Tom Beaumont tom.beaumont@nhs.net Radiology Services Manager: Job Title not used at SFT

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