Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 65550

Health Services: Coastal Areas

Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 11 July 2025

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to tackle health inequalities in coastal communities.

Answer

Ashley Dalton
The Chief Medical Officer, in his 2023 Annual Report, made clear that future health and care needs will vary significantly, with the populations of rural, semi-rural, and coastal areas more likely to experience worse health outcomes.In the 10-Year Health ...

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