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Neurology: Health Professions

Commons · Question 112792 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

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Asked by Luke Akehurst

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the Association of British Neurologists’ Workforce Report 2025, which shows that the UK has approximately 1-2 consultan

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Answered by Karin Smyth, 23 Feb 2026

The 10-Year Health Plan, published on 3 July 2025, set out that over the next three years we will create 1,000 new specialty training posts with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. The Government will set out its next steps on this in due...