Written questions

Kidney Diseases: Health Services

Commons · Question 17043 · Tabled 29 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Julia Buckley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of healthcare inequalities in kidney disease on NHS waiting lists.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 9 Dec 2024

The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain by tackling the structural inequalities that contribute to poor health, particularly for disadvantaged groups. We are dedicated to ensuring that people live well for longer and spend less time in il...