Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 55806
Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
Tabled: 30 May 2025
Answered: 4 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of expanding the criteria for medical exemption certificates to include everyone with a (a) disability and (b) chronic illness.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department has no plans to expand the criteria for medical exemption certificates.Individuals with qualifying medical conditions or with a continuing physical disability which prevents them from leaving their residence without the help of another pers...
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