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Orthopaedics

Commons · Question 1083 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 20 May 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of corridor care for patients requiring orthopaedic treatment on safety.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 20 May 2026

The Department has made no specific assessment of the potential impact of corridor care on patient safety for patients requiring orthopaedic treatment.NHS England has published updated guidance in December 2025 to support trusts to deliver care in non-des...