Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 81435

NHS: Transport

Tabled: 13 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025

Question

James Naish

LabourRushcliffe

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS trusts on accountability measures for contracted NHS transport providers in instances where they repeatedly fail to meet required standards.

Answer

Karin Smyth
No such discussions have been held.Local integrated care boards (ICBs) hold responsibility for the implementation of patient transport services at a local level, including monitoring and improving performance against targets. ICBs are best placed to work ...

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