Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 14657

Health Services: Digital Technology

Tabled: 18 November 2024

Answered: 26 November 2024

Question

Richard Burgon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to support people with communication needs access (a) online appointment bookings and (b) other digital healthcare services.

Answer

Karin Smyth

All National Health Service organisations and publicly funded social care providers in England are required to meet the Accessible Information Standard in order to meet the communication needs of patients and carers with a disability, impairment, or senso...

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