Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 102440
Health Services and Social Services: Higher Education
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 28 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the planned closure of the University of Essex's Southend Campus, what plans he has to increase the provision of health and social care-related courses.
Answer
Karin SmythWhile the Government is committed to ensuring sustainable training pathways for health and care professions, higher education institutions are independent providers and are responsible for making their own decisions about course delivery and viability bas...
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