Dr Danny Chambers

Dr Danny Chambers

Liberal Democrat — Winchester

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 November 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

Last month, the Health Secretary assured the House that corridor care was being measured, but this week an ITV investigation revealed that the real levels of corridor care are likely to be much higher than official figures suggest. The report included the story of an elderly cancer patient who was treated in a cupboard for about 48 hours. The issue is not just about privacy and dignity, but about patient safety, because corridor care means it is possible to miss conditions, such as sepsis. We cannot end the scandal that is corridor care unless we accurately measure how many people are receiving it. Will the Leader of the House arrange for the Health Secretary to give a statement about how we will accurately measure corridor care, so we can take steps to tackle it?

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