Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94086
Cleft Palate: Medical Treatments
Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 2 December 2025
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure no one is denied treatment outright because of their cleft.
Answer
Stephen KinnockPatients born with cleft should have care plans tailored to meet their individual needs, with support from multi-disciplinary teams where necessary. Access to dental care is an important part of this and we recognise that some groups of patients may find ...
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