Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 46488
Out of Area Treatment
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 28 April 2025
Question
Rachel Gilmour
Liberal Democrat — Tiverton and Minehead
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the discharge process on patients in cross-county areas.
Answer
Stephen KinnockEnabling people to be discharged from hospital more quickly and with the right support contributes to speedier recovery and better outcomes. In some instances, this may mean discharging a patient outside of their local area so that they can receive the mo...
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