Written questions

NHS: Catering and Facilities

Commons · Question 102972 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 12 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve workplace catering and break facilities for healthcare workers.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 12 Jan 2026

Good physical working environments are important for staff wellbeing and retention. Staff need to be given the time and space to rest and recover from their work, particularly when working on-call or overnight. This is recognised as a priority in the NHS ...