Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 17435

Social Workers: Training

Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 17 July 2026
Named Day

Question

Ian Byrne

LabourLiverpool West Derby

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of funding made available for Continuing Professional Development for social workers employed by the NHS.

Answer

Karin Smyth
The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.