What we're hearing about waiting for care- May 2025

Report - 6 June 2025

This latest report aims to provide an update on what waiting for treatment is like for people in Surrey, as, despite progress being made to reduce the time people wait, many are still experiencing a difficult wait which is significantly impacting their lives.

What we’re hearing:

  • Better support still needed while waiting
  • Emotional toll waiting can take
  • Waiting times still at unacceptable levels.

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No one has reached out to me to give me updates or insights. I feel so overwhelmed at points and my mental health is really at rock bottom. More needs to be done for patients!

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