Two in five at high-risk wait too long for care

New statistics from the Welsh Government have revealed that almost 40% of people in North Wales at high risk of losing their sight were waiting too long for care.

In North Wales, only 18,209 of the 29,519 high-risk patients were seen within time and no Welsh health board met the target to see 95% of the most serious cases on time.

The Betsi Cadwaladr health board, where 38.3% of patients waited too long for care, said: ‘We are determined to reduce the number of patients waiting for a follow-up appointment, and ensure people who come under the eye care measure access the treatment they need as soon as possible.’