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Audiology: Paediatrics

Asked by Gregory StaffordConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 31 October 2024UIN 10931

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many paediatric audiology departments there are in England; and how many of those meet the UK Accreditation Services Improving Quality in Physiological Services Accreditation standards.

Answered by Karin Smyth

There are 140 providers of audiology services for children in England. Currently, 30 providers meet the UK Accreditation Services Improving Quality in Physiological Services Accreditation standards. Two providers are pending re-instatement of accreditation, and a further 16 have applied for accreditation.

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