Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 121783
Heart Diseases: Young People
Tabled: 18 March 2026
Answered: 23 March 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan
Labour — Tooting
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of piloting targeted cardiac screening programmes for higher-risk groups of young people.
Answer
Mrs Sharon HodgsonThe Government is guided by the independent scientific advice of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). The UK NSC makes its recommendations based on internationally recognised criteria and a rigorous evidence review and consultation process. Where...
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