Written questions

Health Services: Ethnic Groups

Commons · Question 38793 · Tabled 17 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Jas Athwal

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle racial inequalities in access to healthcare.

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 25 Mar 2025

We have set a Health Mission with the aim of tackling the social determinants of health, focusing on prevention, and ensuring that everyone lives longer, healthier lives. The Government recognises that racial health inequalities are linked to broader soci...