Reducing long waits sprints

Our reducing long waits (sprints) programme will support boards across Scotland to improve waiting times to reduce the chances of patients waiting 52 weeks or more for planned care services.

The sprint method is a quality improvement process to help services rapidly assess, identify and implement changes to tackle the current issues that have led to long waiting times. Teams enrolling in the programme will commit to a 20-week period of improvement.

You can find out more in the programme delivery section below.

Programme delivery

Find out details of the programme and how it will be delivered

Getting involved in the programme

Find out how to join the programme and what support you can expect

Improving planned care pathways toolkit

Use this toolkit to support your improvement journey

Learning system

Access to resources, webinars and case studies on our website