Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 49880

Community Health Services: Medical Equipment

Tabled: 1 May 2025

Answered: 12 May 2025

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department plans to take to provide funding to increase the availability of medical equipment in local communities.

Answer

Karin Smyth

At the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Government announced a £22.6 billion increase in day-to-day health spending and a £3.1 billion increase in the capital budget over the financial years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026. Departmental budgets beyond 2025/26 will be set ...

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