Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 50734
Hospitals: Discharges
Tabled: 7 May 2025
Answered: 13 May 2025
Question
Sarah Gibson
Liberal Democrat — Chippenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of hospital pharmacy delays on discharge times for patients who are medically fit to leave.
Answer
Stephen KinnockThe Department and NHS England recognise the need for patients who are ready to go home to be discharged as quickly as possible, both for their benefit and to improve the efficiency of hospitals. Pharmacy-related delays can affect timely hospital discharg...
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