Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 112437
Pneumonia
Tabled: 10 February 2026
Answered: 24 February 2026
Question
Bradley Thomas
Conservative — Bromsgrove
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing training for hospital and care home staff on aspiration pneumonia.
Answer
Karin SmythEmployers in the health system are responsible for ensuring that their staff are trained to the required standards to deliver appropriate treatment for patients.Care providers are also required to ensure staff receive the support, training, professional d...
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