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Audiology: Rural Areas

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 24 February 2025UIN 31419

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to NHS audiology services in rural areas.

Answered by Karin Smyth

Since June 2022, 42 integrated care boards (ICBs) across England have been responsible for arranging National Health Service healthcare services, including audiology, which meet the needs of their respective populations.

ICBs are responsible for developing a joint plan with its members and partner local authorities, arranging the provision of health services in the integrated care system area and managing the NHS budget.

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