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Phlebotomy

Asked by Cameron ThomasIndependentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 16 June 2025UIN 58524

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to help recognise (a) the skills of phlebotomists and (b) their contribution to the NHS.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government greatly values the expertise and contribution of all health professionals, including phlebotomists.

A central part of the 10-Year Health Plan will be our workforce and how we ensure we train and provide the staff, technology, and infrastructure the National Health Service needs to care for patients across our communities.

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