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Written question asked by Cameron Thomas (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Liver Diseases

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to increase funding for liver disease, including non-alcoholic cirrhosis care.

Answer

Services to manage and treat patients with liver disease are commissioned at a local level and are considered alongside other healthcare priorities. Specific investment in services is decided locally, reflecting local population need.

The liver transformation programme has developed a data pack for regional commissioners using public health Fingertips data, to raise awareness of incidence and prevalence of liver disease. It is for commissioners in integrated care boards to determine how best to use this information as part of local commissioning decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3525
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Liver diseases
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk