Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 20606

Hospitals: Discharges

Tabled: 17 December 2024
Answered: 20 December 2024

Question

Esther McVey

ConservativeTatton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average wait time is for hospital patients to be provided with medications at discharge.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock
The Department and NHS England recognise the need for patients who are ready to go home to be discharged as quick as possible, both for their benefit and to improve the efficiency of hospitals. Information on the average wait time for hospital patients to...

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