Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 121263

Accident and Emergency Departments

Tabled: 16 March 2026

Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure patients with minor ailments are directed to appropriate NHS services before they attend accident and emergency departments.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The Government is committed to continuing to improve National Health Services, including NHS 111 to ensure patients can access the right care first time, only visiting accident and emergency when necessary.The Urgent and Emergency Care Plan is backed by a...

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