Written question asked by Mohammad Yasin (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 June 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 19 June 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Incontinence: Products

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure NHS Trusts comply with NICE guidance (Lower urinary tract symptoms in men, Faecal incontinence in adults, Recommendations | Urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse in women: management | Guidance) when assessing which absorbent incontinence pads are most appropriate for each patient, and in what numbers they are required by each patient.

Answer: The Department expects services to follow National Institute for Health and Care Excellence clinical guidance and the Royal College of Nursing standards. These emphasise that continence care should be safe, effective, and uphold dignity, including provision of products that meet clinical need and are of appropriate quality.

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