Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 51504

Viral Diseases: Screening

Tabled: 12 May 2025

Answered: 30 May 2025

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to expand the emergency department bloodborne virus opt-out testing programme to (a) King’s Mill Hospital, (b) Lincoln County Hospital, (c) Pilgrim Hospital and (d) oth

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Emergency Department opt-out testing programme will continue to test individuals for bloodborne viruses, including HIV and viral hepatitis, in line with committed funding plans.None of the funding already committed has been removed from sites offering...

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