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ID-513: Identifying where delays have the greatest impact: timing and outcome implications in the elective surgical pathway in NWL
Safe People
Organisation name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Applicant name(s)
Azeem Majeed
Funders/ Sponsors
Safe Projects
Project ID
ID-513
Lay summary
The main purpose of this project is to identify where delays occur along elective surgical waiting-list pathways in Northwest London (NWL) and understand how these delays affect patient outcomes. The work initially focuses on adult elective surgical pathways and aims to produce practical evidence to support service planning and investment decisions across NWL.
Public benefit statement
This project will benefit patients by helping the NHS identify where delays in the elective surgery pathway are longest and most harmful (to patients and to the health system), so that improvements can be targeted where they will make the biggest difference. The findings will support the use of effective digital and operational solutions to reduce waiting times, lower the risk of emergency admissions while waiting and improve fairness so that all patient groups benefit from faster access to surgery.
Other approval committees
Project start date
01/03/2026
Project end date
01/09/2026
Latest approval date
19/03/2026
Safe Data
Dataset(s) name
Data sensitivity level
De-Personalised
Release/Access date
23/03/2026
Safe Setting
Access type
TRE