Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 110130
Home Care Services
Tabled: 2 February 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Named DayQuestion
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the average time taken for transfers of care of patients being discharged from hospitals to home care provision.
Answer
Dr Zubir AhmedIt is important that people are discharged promptly from hospital with the right support in place. This winter, local systems have been asked to place a particular focus on reducing bed occupancy and improving patient flow, whilst from 2025/26, National H...
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