Cancelled operations up 731% in Crawley’s healthcare area

The release of the latest figures for elective operations cancelled for non-clinical reasons at the last minute have revealed a staggering growth in the number of patients missing out on treatment in the Crawley area.

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust hospitals reported 212 cancellations over the last quarter, compared to 29 cancellations for the same quarter the previous year, an increase of 731%.

While emergency procedures are not covered by the figures, elective operations address a wide-range of serious conditions which stand to improve patients’ quality of life and may, if left untreated, progress to an emergency. Every cancellation has a real impact for those seeking treatment and their families.

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