Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of district hospitals in providing services that meet the needs of local communities.”
Tabled: 9 October 2024Answered: 15 October 2024
Asked by
Michelle Scrogham
Labour — Barrow and Furness
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Andrew Gwynne)
Lord Darzi’s report concluded that the health service is in a critical condition across the country. District hospitals have a vital role to play in meeting the needs of their communities, and this Government will support them to reduce waiting times, to improve urgent care and to play their part in building a neighbourhood health service.