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Written question asked by Paula Barker (Labour) on Thursday, 14 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Thursday, 21 May 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Kidney Diseases: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the updated Renal Service Specification is expected to be published.

Answer

The specification is being worked on by NHS England in line with their national service specification methods process, which is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/methods-national-service-specifications/

Stakeholder testing was recently undertaken. The timing of full publication has yet to be decided upon as the feedback from stakeholders is being considered, alongside any changes required. NHS England will set out the expected date of publication as soon as this is available.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1305
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Health services Kidney diseases
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk