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Podiatry: Runcorn and Helsby

Asked by Mike AmesburyIndependentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 November 2024UIN 10125

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an estimate of the average waiting time for podiatry appointments in Runcorn and Helsby constituency.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Podiatry services are commissioned locally. In Runcorn and Helsby, podiatry services are provided by Halton Podiatry hosted by Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The average wait for podiatry services is 18 weeks.

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