Accident and Emergency Departments
Commons · Question 121263 · Tabled 16 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by James McMurdock
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure patients with minor ailments are directed to appropriate NHS services before they attend accident and emergency departments.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 25 Mar 2026
The Government is committed to continuing to improve National Health Services, including NHS 111 to ensure patients can access the right care first time, only visiting accident and emergency when necessary.The Urgent and Emergency Care Plan is backed by a...