Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115009

Rheumatology: Recruitment

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Wera Hobhouse

Liberal DemocratBath

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of rheumatologists working in England.

Answer

Karin Smyth
We set out in the 10-Year Health Plan for England that over the next three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts, with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. We will set out next steps in due course.This Government is commi...

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