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Chronic Illnesses: Prescriptions

Asked by Sarah BoolConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 30 January 2026UIN 108536

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the NHS Business Services Authority on extending the duration of Medical Exemption Certificates for those with long-term conditions.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has had no such discussions.

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