questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of delayed and cancelled spinal operations on patients' lives and b) what support is available to patients awaiting spinal operations for months or years.
answerText: The Government recognises the significant impact that delays to spinal surgery can have on patients and is taking action to reduce waiting times and minimise cancellations. As set out in the Elective Reform Plan, we are increasing elective capacity and im...
heading: Spinal Injuries: Surgery