Written questions

Community Health Services: Training

2026-05-31 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL483 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that patient-facing staff across neighbourhood health services have access to appropriate clinical navigation training and resources required to direct patients to appropriate self-care,

Answer

Community pharmacies will have a vital role in the Neighbourhood Health Service and in supporting self-care, as the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan brings healthcare to high streets as part of a shift in care to the community.In March 2026, the Neighbour...