Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 84995

General Practitioners: Carers

Tabled: 24 October 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025

Question

Mark Sewards

LabourLeeds South West and Morley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that people in full-time employment who have caring responsibilities can access GP appointments.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Department is expanding capacity in general practice which will help deliver more appointments to patients, ensuring everyone, including those in full-time employment and with caring responsibilities, can access care.General practitioner (GP) core hou...

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