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Written question asked by Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 26 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Accident and Emergency Departments: Injuries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that clinicians in emergency and urgent care settings receive adequate training in the recognition and management of hamstring avulsion injuries.

Answer

Regulated healthcare professionals need to meet the standards of proficiency, conduct, and performance set by the relevant professional regulator, which are independent of the Government. It is the responsibility of individual employers to ensure their staff have appropriate access to ongoing training and professional development to provide safe and effective care.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108345
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Injuries Standards Accident and emergency departments Training
Link
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