Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 121266

Hospital Beds

Tabled: 16 March 2026
Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support NHS trusts to maintain an appropriate level of bed occupancy during winter months.

Answer

Karin Smyth
As set out in the 2025/26 Urgent and Emergency Care Plan, the National Health Service is focussing on improvements that will see the biggest impact on urgent and emergency care performance during winter, including:- improving hospital flow, with a focus o...
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