Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 32389

Hospitals: Older People

Tabled: 21 February 2025

Answered: 28 February 2025

Question

Josh Babarinde

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) improve the accessibility of NHS hospital services for the elderly and (b) reduce the social stigma associated with seeking medical help.

Answer

Karin Smyth

As part of the Government’s Health Mission, our goal is to create a more equitable healthcare system that leaves no person or community behind. The Government has introduced ambitious reforms aimed at enhancing patient access to services, such as the Elec...

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