Written questions

Neighbourhood Health Centres

Commons · Question 116924 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Pippa Heylings

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that new neighbourhood health centres will be led by trusted local GPs.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 9 Mar 2026

General practice (GP) is the cornerstone of the Neighbourhood Health Service. GPs have a deep understanding and experience of their local population needs and a key role to play in maintaining the health and wellbeing of their neighbourhoods. We will enco...