Written questions

Hospitals: Influenza

Commons · Question 92370 · Tabled 18 Nov 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 24 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Gregory Stafford

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the early flu season on corridor care, hospital capacity and patient outcomes.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 24 Nov 2025

We continue to monitor the impact of flu and the performance of hospitals over the winter months.The Department is continuing to take key steps to ensure the health service is prepared for the colder months. This includes taking actions to try and reduce ...