Written questions

Health Services: Learning Disability

Lords · Question HL11227 · Tabled 22 Oct 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 6 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Harper

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities in accessing NHS services; and what plans they have to address those issues.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 6 Nov 2025

The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan sets out to tackle health inequalities and people with disabilities are a priority for care from a neighbourhood team with more holistic, on-going support. Ahead of this, action is underway to improve access and suppor...