Debate contribution: Vascular Varicose Vein Waiting List

Debate contribution by Mrs Michelle Guy on 6 October 2025.

MLA: Mrs Michelle Guy
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 6 October 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Vascular Varicose Vein Waiting List
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5156930

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Minister, it is very concerning that some 2,000 patients have been removed from the waiting list owing to a change of criteria. I can evidence that using the experience of one of my constituents, who has painful varicose veins. She was on a waiting list for four years and was removed owing to the criteria change. She was then re-referred by her GP but was again declined for a place on the waiting list. Can the Minister give an assurance that changing the criteria is not a tactic to reduce waiting lists while not treating patients?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2484/22-27.

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