Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 96388

Health Services: Access

Tabled: 2 December 2025

Answered: 11 December 2025

Question

Shaun Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to enable working parents to access healthcare without adversely impacting (a) work and (b) childcare commitments.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Core opening hours for general practices (GPs) run from 8:00am to 6:30pm on weekdays, beyond typical school or nursery hours. In addition, primary care networks provide extended access to GP appointments on evenings and Saturdays.As of 1 October, patients...

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