72509 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 21 Nov 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	72509 (2024)
Question asked:	07 Nov 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	17 Nov 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_72509_2024
Document guid:	76ab14fe-ae30-4ece-944b-cf163b40d5c1

72509 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is the longest expected wait for someone needing assessment for sleep aponea at Wellington Hospital’s Respiratory Service Sleep Service?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that 340 days is the longest wait for someone needing assessment for sleep apnoea at Wellington Hospital’s Respiratory Sleep Service. I am further advised that there is currently a 11-12 month wait for assessments.