Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 111676

Cardiovascular System: Consultants

Tabled: 9 February 2026
Answered: 13 February 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of specialist arterial vascular consultants.

Answer

Karin Smyth
We set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England that over the next three years, we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts, with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.The Government is commi...

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