Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 90081
Health Professions: Prisons
Tabled: 11 November 2025
Answered: 20 November 2025
Question
Charlie Maynard
Liberal Democrat — Witney
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address the shortage of clinicians working in the prison system; and what impact the shortage of clinicians has on whether inmates receive timely medical attention.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedBoth the Department and NHS England recognise the impact that clinical staff shortages can have on the timeliness of prisoners receiving medical attention. NHS England’s national health and justice inclusive workforce programme was created to improve the ...
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