NHS Scotland waiting times guidance - November 2023: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) of the Waiting Times Guidance: November 2023, considering both positive and negative impacts to patients across NHS Scotland waiting on a new outpatient appointment, diagnostic test or inpatient/ day care treatment.
Equality Impact Assessment
Title of Policy: NHS Scotland Waiting Times Guidance: November 2023
Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:
The NHS Scotland Waiting Times Guidance: November 2023 updates the 2012 guidance and supports Health Boards to deliver national waiting times standards. It aims to ensure people waiting for outpatient appointments, diagnostic tests and treatment are managed fairly and consistently across NHS Scotland. The review modernises the guidance for referred patients and aligns with Scottish Government commitments to reduce waiting times through service redesign and strengthened regional and national working.
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer
Division: Health and Social Care Performance and Delivery
Team: Planned Care Policy
Contact
Email: waitingtimespolicy@gov.scot