Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 80704
Health Services: Advocacy
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the robustness of protections for patient advocates' (a) personal care interactions with NHS services and (b) their advocacy for patients.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedFor people who find it difficult to understand their care or find it hard to speak up, ‘Someone to speak up for you advocates’ are available to act as a spokesperson for them. They can help with a wide range of support needs, including understanding the c...
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