Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101076

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Diagnosis

Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 15 January 2026

Question

Luke Murphy

LabourBasingstoke

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure people are able to access a timely diagnosis for arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Department is committed to improving timely diagnosis and management of arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions across England.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published guidance to support health and care ...

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