Latest published figures for 31 March 2018 shows that 63.4% of patients waiting for an outpatient consultation were waiting less than 12 weeks - this compares with 56.4% in September 2017. Outpatient performance across an number of specialties in NHS Grampian has shown substantial improvement in delivery from 30 September 2017 to 31 March 18 for example cardiology improving to 82% from 62%, ENT improved to 93% from 60% and Gastroenterology improved to 93% from 60% in March 2018 when compared with September 2017.