Written questions

Gastroparesis: Medical Treatments

2026-06-15 · Department of Health and Social Care · 10258 · Official question

Dr Neil Hudson

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made a comparative assessment of access to gastric electrical stimulation for gastroparesis patients in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland; and what steps he i

Answer

The Government remains committed to improving outcomes for people living with rare diseases, including gastroparesis, through the UK Rare Diseases Framework and England Rare Diseases Action Plans. Faster diagnosis is a priority under the framework. Patien...