Written questions

Health Professions: Recruitment

Commons · Question 101978 · Tabled 2 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Blake Stephenson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 16 October 2025 to written question 79814, if he will publish minimum service expectations for rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 20 Jan 2026

As noted in the answer of 16 October 2025 to Question 79814, we expect neighbourhood teams and services to be designed in a way that reflects the specific needs of local populations. We will share further guidance to support systems, including those in ru...