Community Health Services: Medical Equipment
Commons · Question 42145 · Tabled 27 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 7 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Joe Robertson
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with representatives from the community equipment sector on the potential impact of costs on service availability and patient access.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 7 Apr 2025
At the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Government announced a £22.6 billion increase in day-to-day health spending and a £3.1 billion increase in the capital budget over financial years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026. Departmental budgets beyond 2025/26 will be set thro...