As we know, the Covid-19 pandemic has meant some operations and procedures have been postponed, leading to understandable concern for those waiting. 

whileyouwait.org.uk is a useful resource to assist you in supporting your patients, whilst they wait for hospital treatment.

We suggest you signpost your patients to this resource if they are enquiring about waiting times, after being referred. Your social prescribing/community connectors might find it useful too.

It has advice on how patients can ...

• stay as fit as possible
• where to find extra support online
• where to find further information about approximate waiting times
• what to do if their condition deteriorates

Updates will be provided to ensure the latest information is available, so please do check the link on a regular basis.