Skip to main content

Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 April 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Musculoskeletal Disorders: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce musculoskeletal condition waiting times in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of using chiropractors as regulated and qualified healthcare professionals already embedded in (a) Newcastle-under-Lyme and (b) other constituencies to help reduce reduce those waiting times.

Answer

There are no current plans to have discussions with my Rt Hon. Friend, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the research specified, or for the Department for Health and Social Care to assess the use of chiropractors to reduce waiting times in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Cutting waiting lists forms a key part of the Government’s mission to reform the National Health Service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47447
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Chiropractic Health services Waiting lists Musculoskeletal disorders
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk