Written questions

Community Diagnostic Centres

2026-07-01 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL1595 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have (1) to provide sustained, ring-fenced funding for in-vitro diagnostic services in the community, and (2) to ensure patients are able to access appropriate in-vitro care in the community.

Answer

The Government has not announced plans for a separate ring-fenced funding stream for community-based in-vitro diagnostic services. Integrated care boards are responsible for determining how allocated funding is used to meet local population needs, includi...