Rare Diseases: Allied Health Professions
Lords · Question HL3331 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 22 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Kamall
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to improve access to allied health professionals for people living with rare diseases.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Merron, 22 Sep 2026
Integrated care boards are responsible for planning and commissioning health services for their local population, and this will include services provided by allied health professionals for people living with rare diseases.