I would like to make an application under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 for the following information: (please provide the figures from 2019 - present, in calendar years not fiscal. )
1) How many patients are currently on the waiting list to see a dermatologist, after being referred by their GP?
2) What is the average waiting time for a patient to see a dermatologist, after being referred by their GP?
3) What is the longest time a patient has waited to see a dermatologist, after being referred by their GP (e.g. since 2019, how many patients have waited more than 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months...)?
If some parts of this request are easier to answer than others, please provide the easiest parts first rather than hold up the entire request. If you require clarification on any of the questions, please let me know and provide further advice and assistance to indicate this at the earliest opportunity as outlined in the ICO guidelines.
I would prefer to receive your response in electronic format.
If you decide to withhold some of the information requested using exemptions in the Freedom of Information Act, please inform me which exemptions you have used.
Under the Freedom of Information Act, you have 20 working days to respond to this request. I also request for notification to be sent to me on e-mail to confirm you have received this request.
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Thank you for your recent request dated 9th June 2023. Public Health Wales does not hold the information requested, Welsh Government may hold this. I have provided contact details for each Welsh Government below, you would need to contact them regarding this request. |
Requesting information from the Welsh Government (FOI requests) | GOV.WALES
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If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint or review, you may apply directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the complaints procedure provided by the Trust. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
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