Written questions

Community Diagnostic Centres: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 281 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Gareth Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help Community Diagnostic Centres to integrate digital infrastructure and data sharing into their operation.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 9 Jun 2026

In April 2026, the Government announced our plan to open four new community diagnostic centres (CDCs) during 2026/27. We also announced a further 32 centres, which will be expanded and improved with new scanning equipment, outpatient clinic space and addi...