Written questions

Health Services: Disability

Commons · Question 111822 · Tabled 9 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 26 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure people with disabilities do not experience long wait times for medical appointments.

Answer

Answered by Zubir Ahmed, 26 Feb 2026

We want disabled people’s access to, and experience of, healthcare services to be equitable, effective, and responsive to their needs. The 10-Year Health Plan specifically identifies disabled people as a priority group for the development of neighbourhood...