Written questions

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...