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Written question asked by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Chiropractic

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will (a) support further integration of chiropractic care into NHS services across Tatton and (b) give chiropractors Allied Healthcare Professional status.

Answer

Integrated care boards are able to make independent decisions on which health professionals they employ and may commission a limited amount of chiropractic treatment.

There are no plans by either the Department or NHS England to review the health and care professions that are classified as an allied health profession.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70433
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Chiropractic Tatton Allied health professions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk