Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN HL1844

Wound Dressings: Expenditure

Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the annual cost of wound care to the National Health Service in England across (1) primary, (2) secondary, (3) community and (4) social care settings.

Answer

Community health services, including wound care, are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.  No discussions have been held about the appointment of a National Clinical Director, and integrated care boards (ICBs...
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