Written question asked by Al Pinkerton (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 28 November 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Ultrasonics: Private Sector
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data his Department holds on the (a) prevalence and (b) use of private ultrasound clinics.
- Answer
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The Department does not hold data on the prevalence and use of private ultrasound clinics. No recent discussions have taken place with regulatory bodies on the standards required of individuals providing ultrasound scans in non-National Health Service settings.
While there are no legal requirements for those carrying out ultrasound in the Untied Kingdom to hold specific professional qualifications or registration, all providers in England who provide ultrasound scans must be registered with the Care Quality Commission and meet certain legal duties, which includes ensuring that anyone carrying out such activity has the appropriate skills, knowledge, and experience.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 93608
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Clinics Private sector Private patients Screening Ultrasonics
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- 2025-11-28 10:41:08 +0000
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