Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 31419

Audiology: Rural Areas

Tabled: 13 February 2025

Answered: 24 February 2025

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to NHS audiology services in rural areas.

Answer

Karin Smyth

Since June 2022, 42 integrated care boards (ICBs) across England have been responsible for arranging National Health Service healthcare services, including audiology, which meet the needs of their respective populations.ICBs are responsible for developing...

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