Written questions

Health Services

2026-05-28 · Department of Health and Social Care · 4405 · Official question

Kevin Hollinrake

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of GP referrals have been rejected on administrative grounds since July 2024.

Answer

National Health Service providers should only reject referrals in limited circumstances, including if they are deemed clinically inappropriate, the service the patient was referred to is inappropriate, or further information is required. Redirection shoul...