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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of availability and accessibility of perinatal pelvic health services across England, and what further steps is it taking to ensure women can access timely specialist support when they need it.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of availability and accessibility of perinatal pelvic health services across England, and what further steps is it taking to ensure women can access timely specialist support when they need it.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) women are routinely asked about pelvic health during pregnancy and after childbirth and (b) that those experiencing problems are aware of the support available to them.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) women are routinely asked about pelvic health during pregnancy and after childbirth and (b) that those experiencing problems are aware of the support available to them.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that women receive consistent, evidence-based advice on (a) physical activity, (b) physical recovery and (c) returning safely to exercise as part of postnatal care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that women receive consistent, evidence-based advice on (a) physical activity, (b) physical recovery and (c) returning safely to exercise as part of postnatal care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what training and guidance her Department provides to (a) GPs, (b) midwives and (c) other maternity professionals on postnatal pelvic health and supporting women to return safely to physical activity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what training and guidance her Department provides to (a) GPs, (b) midwives and (c) other maternity professionals on postnatal pelvic health and supporting women to return safely to physical activity.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of working with local NHS partners to explore the potential for a pilot involving appropriately qualified community-based professionals to support postnatal physical activity and pelvic-health education, with outcomes evaluated...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of working with local NHS partners to explore the potential for a pilot involving appropriately qualified community-based professionals to support postnatal physical activity and pelvic-health education, with outcomes evaluated...
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure physiotherapy staffing levels are maintained at current levels in NHS trusts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure physiotherapy staffing levels are maintained at current levels in NHS trusts.
The requested data is not centrally held. On the wider issues raised, I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 1 June to Question 1389.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has assessed the adequacy of the number of Band 5 physiotherapist posts in the NHS relative to the number of physiotherapy graduates each year.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has assessed the adequacy of the number of Band 5 physiotherapist posts in the NHS relative to the number of physiotherapy graduates each year.
The requested data is not centrally held. On the wider issues raised, I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 1 June to Question 1389.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Band 5 physiotherapist posts were vacant in NHS trusts in England on the most recent date for which figures are available.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Band 5 physiotherapist posts were vacant in NHS trusts in England on the most recent date for which figures are available.
The requested data is not centrally held. On the wider issues raised, I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 1 June to Question 1389.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to increase the numbers of a) civilian physiotherapists, b) regular military physiotherapists, c) reservist military physiotherapists and d) rehabilitation support staff.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to increase the numbers of a) civilian physiotherapists, b) regular military physiotherapists, c) reservist military physiotherapists and d) rehabilitation support staff.
Defence is committed to ensuring our Armed Forces personnel receive the best possible treatment, care and rehabilitation so they are fit to fight and can fight back to fitness. Physiotherapy is a core component of Defence healthcare, directly supporting operational readiness, recovery from injury, and return to duty.
As outlined in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), it is critical the national health ecosystem—Defence, the NHS, and the private sector—has the capacity and capability to meet the Nation's needs in peacetime and during conflict.
Defence Medical Command is working closely with the NHS to strengthen medical capability, including rehabilitation and recovery services. Future workforce requirements will be informed by ongoing Defence workforce planning; no decisions have been taken on specific increases to the number of civilian physiotherapists, Regular military physiotherapists, Reserve military physiotherapists, or rehabilitation support staff.
Further, the department is working with Allies, through the NATO Medical Action Plan, focused on addressing priority challenges in workforce; including Allied Health Professionals, such as physiotherapists, and the wider Defence medical workforce.
Functional neurological disorder, or FND, can be debilitating for those affected; symptoms include limb weakness, tremors and chronic pain. Owing to historical commissioning arrangements in my constituency, physiotherapy for FND is not available easily for my constituents. Will the Leader of the House speak to how the Department of Health...
Functional neurological disorder, or FND, can be debilitating for those affected; symptoms include limb weakness, tremors and chronic pain. Owing to historical commissioning arrangements in my constituency, physiotherapy for FND is not available easily for my constituents. Will the Leader of the House speak to how the Department of Health...
Functional neurological disorder can have a significant impact on the lives of those affected, as my hon. Friend says, and the Government recognise that access to appropriate support can vary between areas. Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning services that meet the needs of their local populations and for...
Functional neurological disorder can have a significant impact on the lives of those affected, as my hon. Friend says, and the Government recognise that access to appropriate support can vary between areas. Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning services that meet the needs of their local populations and for...
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the use of artificial intelligence-enabled technologies in the delivery of physiotherapy services within the NHS.
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the use of artificial intelligence-enabled technologies in the delivery of physiotherapy services within the NHS.
The Government recognises the significant potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the delivery of health and care services, including physiotherapy, by supporting earlier intervention, improving access, and enhancing patient outcomes.
As set out in the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England, AI will play a central role in the shift from analogue to digital services, alongside wider transformation from hospital-based care to community-based care. This includes supporting the expansion of digital and remote care models which are directly relevant to rehabilitation and physiotherapy services.
AI-enabled physiotherapy and rehabilitation services are already being piloted and deployed in parts of the National Health Service including digital musculoskeletal pathways that provide same-day access to care, personalised rehabilitation programmes, and remote monitoring. Early evidence from these services shows improvements in patient outcomes and significant reductions in waiting times, with deployments expanding across multiple NHS regions as part of wider efforts to scale digital care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the NHS's document entitled Neighbourhood health centre guidance for regions and integrated care boards published on 16 April 2026, whether physiotherapists are included in the community health team.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the NHS's document entitled Neighbourhood health centre guidance for regions and integrated care boards published on 16 April 2026, whether physiotherapists are included in the community health team.
Neighbourhood health centres (NHCs) will bring together general practice (GP) with a mix of community, local authority, adult social care, and civil society services, allowing staff to deliver more coordinated and effective care for better patient outcomes and experiences. As set out in the Neighbourhood Health Centre guidance for regions and integrated care boards, NHCs will at minimum be expected to include an on-site GP, community health, and integrated neighbourhood teams (INTs). These INTs bring together different professions and partners to work side by side to support people.
The range of services available within NHCs will reflect the needs of the local population, meaning provision may vary between areas depending on local health priorities and community demand. The mix of services and professions, including whether physiotherapy forms a part of the community health team in a given centre, will be decided locally by integrated care boards and regions.
We will publish our 10 Year Workforce plan to ensure that the National Health Service has the right people, in the right places, with the right skills to deliver the care patients needs when they need it.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for (a) speech and language therapy, (b) physiotherapy, (c) psychological support and (d) other elements of stroke rehabilitation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for (a) speech and language therapy, (b) physiotherapy, (c) psychological support and (d) other elements of stroke rehabilitation.
NHS England has set clear ambitions for community health services through its Medium Term Planning Framework. By 2028/29, 80% of community health services activity should take place within 18 weeks, bringing community health services in line with targets for elective care.
The Stroke Quality Improvement in Rehabilitation (SQuIRe) programme has increased national coverage of the National Integrated Community Stroke Service model across the health, social care, and voluntary sectors. This has been achieved through SQuIRe Catalyst projects delivering needs-based stroke rehabilitation at home, including psychological and vocational rehabilitation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the (a) current and (b) projected availability of physiotherapists compared to the health needs of the population.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the (a) current and (b) projected availability of physiotherapists compared to the health needs of the population.
The Department has made no specific assessment of the current and projected availability of physiotherapists compared to the health needs of the population but NHS England’s regional teams are in constant dialogue with integrated care boards, National Health Service trusts, other bodies providing NHS services, and education and training providers to assess workforce challenges and support appropriate training across a range of services, including those involving physiotherapists.
The Government is committed to publishing a 10 Year Workforce Plan to set out action to create a workforce ready to deliver the transformed service set out in the 10-Year Health Plan. We have engaged with partners throughout the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan, including through the call for evidence, which received over 900 responses, and a national partner event which included representatives from over 90 organisations shaping early thinking across key themes.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of (a) recruitment freezes and (b) limited entry-level roles on the physiotherapy workforce pipeline.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of (a) recruitment freezes and (b) limited entry-level roles on the physiotherapy workforce pipeline.
No specific assessment has been made of the impact of recruitment freezes or the availability of entry-level roles on the physiotherapy workforce pipeline.
Decisions on the recruitment and employment of newly qualified physiotherapists are a matter for individual National Health Service trusts which manage their recruitment at a local level, ensuring they have the right number of staff in place, with the right skill mix, to deliver safe and effective care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent analysis his Department has undertaken on the role of physiotherapy in reducing demand on acute hospital and social care services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent analysis his Department has undertaken on the role of physiotherapy in reducing demand on acute hospital and social care services.
Recent policy and planning work has consistently recognised the contribution physiotherapists make to reducing pressure on acute hospital and social care services. Physiotherapists play an important role in urgent community response, rehabilitation, reablement and discharge support, helping to prevent hospital admissions, reduce length of stay, support timely discharge and maintain people’s independence at home, which can in turn reduce reliance on longer-term social care.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the contribution of physiotherapy services to supporting people to (a) remain in or (b) return to work.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the contribution of physiotherapy services to supporting people to (a) remain in or (b) return to work.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are one of the leading conditions reported by people who are economically inactive due to long-term sickness in the UK, as shown in statistics available at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/the-employment-of-disabled-people-2025
Early detection and prevention can support people with MSK conditions getting into and remaining in work. Physiotherapy is a treatment that can ease pain and improve movement for people with MSK conditions.
To support people with MSK conditions, we are working to deliver the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) MSK Community Delivery Programme. GIRFT teams are working with health system leaders to reduce community MSK waiting lists and transform community services, such as physiotherapy, to support people with MSK conditions to get into and remain in employment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of current waiting times for physiotherapy services in community settings in Surrey Heath constituency.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of current waiting times for physiotherapy services in community settings in Surrey Heath constituency.
Community health services including physiotherapy services are locally commissioned to enable systems to best meet the needs of their communities.
We have set a clear target for systems to work to reduce long waits for community health services in NHS England’s Medium Term Planning Framework. By 2028/29, at least 80% of community health services activity should take place within 18 weeks.
Community physiotherapy services in Surrey Heath are provided by Ascenti, a service commissioned from the independent sector by the integrated care boards (ICBs), previously NHS Frimley ICB, now part of NHS Thames Valley ICB. Given the recent inclusion of the Surrey Heath area within the geography of the newly formed NHS Surrey and Sussex ICB, this is one of a number of contracts that is being novated to the new ICB and will be reviewed over time.
Key performance indicators for the community physiotherapy service are measured in terms of number of working days from referral to appointment, and are currently as follows for the Surrey Heath area:
over the past 12 months, 89% of patients identified as having an “Urgent” condition were seen within ten working days; and
over the same period, 80% of patients with a non-urgent condition were seen within 28 days.