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# LISTEN: How Covid-19 has impacted outpatient appointments across England and Wales
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/listen-how-covid-19-has-impacted-outpatient-appointments-across-england-and-wales/
- Published: 2021-02-05T09:49:37.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:00:45.000Z
- Author: George Willoughby
- Tags: Audio, Data, News, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

The number of outpatient appointments has dropped significantly since the start of the pandemic.

Face-to-face appointments have switched to over-the-phone, routine scans are being missed and the effects will continue to be felt after the Covid-19 outbreak is over.

In a special audio report, **George Willoughby** looks at what changes have been made to outpatient appointments, ongoing research into the issue and a special feature into how Coronavirus has impacted those with Multiple Sclerosis.

https://soundcloud.com/bhameastside/listen-how-covid-19-has-impacted-outpatient-appointments-across-england-and-wales