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Neurology: Training

Asked by Vikki SladeLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 18 May 2026UIN 512

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to expand places for neurology at medical school.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government keeps the total number of medical school places under close review to ensure it meets England’s workforce requirements.

Neurology is a medical specialty, with doctors undertaking speciality training in neurology following medical school, foundation and core training.

In the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government committed to creating 1,000 new specialty training posts over the next three years with a focus on specialties where there is greatest need. Further information on which specialties will receive these places, and when, will be announced in due course.

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