Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 17764

Diabetes: Screening

Tabled: 10 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

Sir Oliver Dowden

ConservativeHertsmere

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS bodies regarding a future screening programme for early-stage type 1 diabetes.

Answer

Mrs Sharon Hodgson
The Government is guided by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), an independent scientific advisory committee which makes its recommendations based on internationally recognised criteria and a rigorous evidence review and consultation process. It...

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