Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 101275
Health Services: Standards
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 8 January 2026
Question
Tom Morrison
Liberal Democrat — Cheadle
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps are being taken to reduce reliance on digital consultations and ensure equitable access to in-person appointments, particularly for those with mental health conditions or language barrie
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedNational Health Service organisations must ensure that all patients have equitable access to care, and that decisions or policies do not unfairly disadvantage people or lead to an increase in inequalities. All NHS organisations are legally obliged to not ...
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