Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116858

NHS: Digital Technology

Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026

Question

Lisa Smart

Liberal DemocratHazel Grove

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is his Department taking to help ensure that patients who cannot access digital services are still able to obtain timely updates on referrals and care pathways.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
National Health Service organisations must ensure all patients have equitable access to care, and that decisions or policies do not unfairly disadvantage people or lead to an increase in inequalities. All NHS organisations are legally obliged to not discr...

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