Written questions

Medical Records: North West

2026-06-05 · Department of Health and Social Care · 7235 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the estimated total cost is of the proposed unified electronic patient record programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Answer

In the 10-Year Health Plan, NHS England outlined its three strategic shifts, and the move from analogue to digital is one of those. Improved digital solutions are important to support improved outcomes. Four trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria have dev...