Written Question · S2W-20450 · Session 2
How many (a) children and (b) adults are awaiting cochlear implants in each NHS board area and what projections have been made of the numbe…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many (a) children and (b) adults are awaiting cochlear implants in each NHS board area and what projections have been made of the number of cochlear implant treatments in the next five years.
The answer
Cochlear implantation is designated and funded as a national specialist service provided at two sites in Scotland: Crosshouse Hospital in Ayrshire (adults and children) and Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (adults). The number of patients waiting at each site is set out in the table. The numbers have not been broken down by NHS board of residence because patient confidentiality could be compromised, given the small numbers involved.
Location
| Number of Patients Waiting
| Initial Consultation
| Implant Surgery
Crosshouse Hospital
| 8
| 6
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
| 3
| 5
The number of cochlear implants carried out each year is expected to continue at around 50, split approximately equally between children and adults.
Location
| Number of Patients Waiting
| Initial Consultation
| Implant Surgery
Crosshouse Hospital
| 8
| 6
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
| 3
| 5
The number of cochlear implants carried out each year is expected to continue at around 50, split approximately equally between children and adults.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-20450 by reference.