Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 901296

Health Services: Rural Areas

Tabled: 13 November 2024
Answered: 19 November 2024
Named Day

Question

Stuart Anderson

Conservative — South Shropshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve local healthcare provision in rural communities.

Answer

Rural populations increasingly include people who are most likely to need care. South Shropshire is facing particular challenges. The waiting list for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB has increased by 12,000 compared to 2023. This is why we must continu...
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