Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 78053

Health Services: Women

Tabled: 10 October 2025

Answered: 22 October 2025

Named Day

Question

Mrs Sharon Hodgson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason the target to include a women's health hub within every ICB area is not included in the document by NHS England entitled 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance, last u

Answer

Karin Smyth

A target on women’s health hubs was not needed in this year’s planning guidance because the target was met. We have moved away from central targets through the planning guidance and are supporting integrated care boards (ICBs) to continue improving their ...

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