Written questions

Heart Valve Disease: Diagnosis

Commons · Question 122366 · Tabled 19 Mar 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 31 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has plans to develop a national strategy for the early detection of heart valve disease.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 31 Mar 2026

We are committed to reducing premature deaths from heart disease and stroke and we recognise that improving the detection and treatment of heart valve disease is an important step to achieving this ambition. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will ...