Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94039
Audiology: Screening
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 28 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dr Caroline Johnson
Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve audiology screening for (a) children and (b) newborns.
Answer
Stephen KinnockNewborn Hearing Screening in England for babies before the age of 12 weeks is part of the nationally approved commissioned screening services. The services are monitored by the Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS) to ensure they meet national standa...
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