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Govt announces major reforms to NHS waiting lists

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Govt announces major reforms to NHS waiting lists

Govt announces major reforms to NHS waiting lists

The Government has set out plans to divert up to two million patients from NHS waiting lists by the end of next year.

Secondary Care Minister, Karin Smyth spoke about how the scheme which allows family doctors to seek advice from specialists before referring patients will be expanded with the support of an £80 million funding package.

Report by Faragt.

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