NI health department misses cancer treatment targets

New department of health figures also revealed that targets around cancer treatment were missed in the last quarter.

The DUP has vowed not to nominate a Speaker or ministers until the UK government takes action over the protocol.The latest waiting list figures from the department of health assess performance from January to March 2022.In March, 48% started treatment within 62 days, up from 41% in February and 33% in January.In March, 88% of patients started treatment within 31 days, compared with 88% in February and 82% in January.

They said the department's targets that at least 95% of patients with an urgent referral for a suspicion of cancer must start treatment within 62 days has never been met. "And these delays make an already anxious time waiting to find out if you have cancer even more difficult," she said. "But with no Executive to agree a budget to fund and implement the strategy there will be no improvement in these figures and patients will continue to be diagnosed late.

And the trolleys are full here.

Shocking..and such a serious illness.. early detection is key.

Blame the undemocratic DUP

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