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Wound Dressings

Lords · Question HL1845 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 15 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government (1) which Minister, (2) which National Clinical Directors and (3) who within (a) the Department of Health and Social Care, (b) NHS England, and (c) the Department for Work and Pensions, holds responsibility for the delivery

Answer

Answered by Baroness Merron, 15 Jul 2026

Community health services, including wound care, are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.  No discussions have been held about the appointment of a National Clinical Director, and integrated care boards (ICBs...