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NHS: Standards

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 7 March 2025UIN 33890

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the elected care framework.

Answered by Karin Smyth

We are committed to working closely with the Northern Irish and other devolved administrations to tackle the shared challenges faced by our health systems. Health is predominantly a devolved issue. However, the Department works collaboratively with the devolved administrations to drive forward our objective of supporting people to lead more independent, healthier lives for longer.

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