Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 90191
Ear, Nose and Throat Conditions: Diagnosis
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve diagnosis for people with chronic throat issues.
Answer
Ashley DaltonGeneral practitioners (GPs) are usually the first point of contact for patients with persistent throat symptoms. They are expected to carry out an initial assessment, rule out common causes, and identify any “red flag” symptoms that require urgent referra...
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