Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16540
Accident and Emergency Departments
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Question
Lee Anderson
Reform UK — Ashfield
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of A&E capacities in England.
Answer
Karin SmythWe recognise that emergency departments face sustained demand and that prolonged waits can affect patient experience, clinical outcomes, and the timely delivery of care, particularly for older people and those with complex health needs. To improve capacit...
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