Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 127127

Heart Diseases and Respiratory Diseases: Transplant Surgery

Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 22 April 2026

Question

Afzal Khan

LabourManchester Rusholme

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the efficacy of support provided to patients before and after heart and lung transplants, including follow-up care and psychological support.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
The Government recognises the importance of ensuring timely and equitable access to heart and lung transplantation services and of improving patient outcomes.Heart and lung transplant services provide multidisciplinary assessment, ongoing follow‑up, and a...

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