Written questions

Speech and Language Therapy

Lords · Question HL1042 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 2 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Whitaker

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to embed speech and language therapists in neighbourhood health teams.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 2 Jul 2026

Neighbourhood health underpins delivery of the 10-Year Health Plan. It will bring together integrated neighbourhood teams of professionals and partners closer to people’s home, to work together to support people and places to improve their health and well...