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Doctors

Asked by Dr Peter PrinsleyLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 November 2025UIN 86473

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will implement a formal mentoring programme for doctors.

Answered by Karin Smyth

There are currently no plans for a central mentoring programme for doctors. Such programmes are provided by some National Health Service trusts, integrated care boards and Royal Colleges.

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