Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109893

Community Care: Older People

Tabled: 30 January 2026
Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

Aphra Brandreth

ConservativeChester South and Eddisbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve coordination between NHS services and local government in providing aftercare and community support for elderly and frail people following discharge f

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Department continues to work with the systems facing the greatest challenges to embed best practice in discharge processes, improve patient flow, and ensure timely follow‑up and community support for those most at risk of complications.For people who ...

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