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<p>While there is no specific coding to identify patients referred with a diagnosis
of inflammatory bowel disease, data on waiting times for gastroenterology services
is collected through tools such as the standard referral to treatment time (RTT) reports.
RTT data for July 2022 is available at the following link: https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/Jul22-RTT-SPN-publication-version.pdf</p><p>We
have allocated more than £8 billion from 2022/23 to 2024/25 to increase activity in
elective services and reduce waiting times, including for patients with chronic and
benign bowel conditions. This is in addition to the £2 billion Elective Recovery Fund
and £700 million Targeted Investment Fund made available in 2021/22.</p>
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