Cat Eccles

Cat Eccles

Labour — Stourbridge

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 July 2025

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

In 2020, a consultation was carried out to give prescribing rights to operating department practitioners, but despite positive discussions with the Department we are no further forwards and OPDs and allied health professionals are being held back. Does the Secretary of State agree that expanding their roles within scope of practice will improve efficiency, patient care and professional development?

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