Hearing: Children
Commons · Question 125227 · Tabled 10 Apr 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Rosie Duffield
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the accessibility of hearing tests for those 18 years old and under, including by audiologists who are not registered with the CQC.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 20 Apr 2026
The Government is committed to transforming diagnostic services in England and will support the National Health Service to increase diagnostic capacity, including for audiology services for those 18 years old and under.The National Diagnostic Waiting Time...