Written questions

Neurological Diseases

Commons · Question 2915 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that access to neurological treatments and specialist support is determined by clinical need rather than by geography.

Answer

Answered by Sharon Hodgson, 5 Jun 2026

The Department has made no specific assessment of the impact of avoidable hospital admissions for neurological conditions. However, we recognise that preventable unplanned hospital admissions can have a significant impact on patients, including deteriorat...