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Health: Disadvantaged

Asked by Gill FurnissLabourWomen and EqualitiesTabled Answered 10 December 2025UIN 906832

The question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what steps she is taking to help tackle unequal access to medical treatment.

Answered by Karin Smyth

Our 10 Year Health Plan outlines a long-term vision to reform the NHS and make it fit for the future. Addressing healthcare inequity is a core focus, to ensure the NHS is there for anyone who needs it whenever they need it.
The Government has published league tables which increase transparency and accountability enabling the NHS to tackle the postcode lottery and deliver better care for patients.

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