Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 116640

Stoma Appliances

Tabled: 27 February 2026
Answered: 5 March 2026

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what safeguards are in place to ensure that patients with a stoma are (a) offered a choice of dispensing provider and (b) actively involved in decisions relating to appliance selection; and how is

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed
There are a range of legislative and operational safeguards in place to support patient choice and facilitate co-decision between clinicians and patients regarding stoma appliances. In terms of legislation, the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and ...
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