The total number of outpatient appointments has fallen in the past year
Online consultations and fear of the virus are two of the main reasons why outpatient appointments have fallen during the pandemic. At the end of October 2020, there were over one million fewer appointments compared to one year ago
Total oupatient appointments
Outpatient appointments attended
The first lockdown in March caused a significant drop in outpatient appointments
The first lockdown in March caused a significant drop in outpatient appointments
The 4.3 million appointments attended in April was the lowest figure in the past year.
The 4.3 million appointments attended in April was the lowest figure in the past year.
