Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 112276

Parkinson's Disease: Health Professions

Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 20 February 2026

Question

Matt Vickers

ConservativeStockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to retain healthcare professionals specialising in Parkinson’s disease.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The standard of training for doctors is the responsibility of the General Medical Council (GMC). The curricula for postgraduate specialty training are set by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges for foundation training, and by individual royal colleges a...

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