Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 1905

Health Services: Children and Young People

Tabled: 26 July 2024
Answered: 2 August 2024

Question

John McDonnell

LabourHayes and Harlington

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for children and young people’s access to (a) community paediatric services, (b) occupational therapy and (c) speech and language therapy

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
Addressing waiting times is a priority for the Government and the National Health Service. NHS planning guidance asked local systems to develop a comprehensive plan to reduce the overall waiting times for community services, including reducing waits over ...

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