Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109574

Musculoskeletal Disorders: Chiropractic

Tabled: 29 January 2026

Answered: 5 February 2026

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential role chiropractors could play in reducing the numbers of patients on waiting lists for treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

Answer

Karin Smyth

As set out in the Plan for Change, we have committed to return to the National Health Service constitutional standard that 92% of patients, including those waiting for musculoskeletal treatment, wait no longer than 18 weeks from referral to treatment by M...

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