NHS Argyll and Clyde meets national waiting time targets

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NHS Argyll & Clyde has met the national inpatient/day case and out patient targets set by the Scottish Executive for the end of 2005.

The latest figures as at December 2005 highlight that:

• No patient with a guarantee for treatment waited more than six months for inpatient/day case treatment
• No patient with a guarantee for treatment waited longer than six months for a new outpatient appointment

Neil Campbell, Chief Executive of NHS Argyll & Clyde, said:

"I am delighted that NHS Argyll & Clyde has met the inpatient/day case and out patient targets set by the Scottish Executive for the end of 2005.

“We actually achieved this target in March 2005 - a full 9 months early – and with the exception of a small number of patients have sustained this position throughout the rest of the year.

“Achieving this target is good news for patients across Argyll and Clyde and is also a recognition of the hard work and dedication of staff who have worked tirelessly to achieve this goal.

Press Release: Wednesday 15 February 2006