Written question asked by Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Conservative) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Out of Area Treatment: Devolution
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with devolved administrations to reduce administrative barriers in cross-border healthcare arrangements.
- Answer
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The Government works closely with the devolved governments to support effective cross-border healthcare arrangements and ensure patients can access timely, high-quality care regardless of where they live.
We work jointly with partners to improve the practical operation of cross-border services. This includes efforts to strengthen data sharing and digital interoperability, support access to specialist services and unnecessary burdens on patients and providers.
There are established cross-border networks which bring together relevant organisations to address operational challenges and improve coordination of care.
Secondary information
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- Written question
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- HL16181
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Devolution Out of area treatment
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- 2026-04-23 16:55:17 +0100
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