Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Health Services: Older People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure older people receive timely and appropriate care in suitable clinical settings rather than hospital corridors.

Answer

As with my answer of 7 September in response to the Hon. Member’s Question 26543, I refer him to the answer provided on 16 July in response to Question 17438.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

28320

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Health services Older people Standards

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk