Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 86473

Doctors

Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

Dr Peter Prinsley

LabourBury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will implement a formal mentoring programme for doctors.

Answer

Karin Smyth
There are currently no plans for a central mentoring programme for doctors. Such programmes are provided by some National Health Service trusts, integrated care boards and Royal Colleges.