Health Services: Equality
2026-06-07 · Department of Health and Social Care · 7803 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Integrated Care Boards discharge their statutory duty under the Health and Care Act 2022 to reduce inequalities in access to commissioned speciali
Answer
The United Kingdom faces significant health inequalities, with life expectancy and healthy life expectancy varying widely both within and between communities. Through our 10-Year Health Plan, we are committed to tackling the social determinants of health,...