Rachael Maskell MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

HospitalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to reduce the number of delayed discharges from hospital.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that all patients are discharged from hospital appropriately with the right care and support in place. The Model Discharge Pathway has been published, to support timely, safe, and clinically led discharge from hospi...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Palliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 901016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress he has made on ensuring the adequate provision of palliative care.
Answer: This government is launching a new framework this autumn to fix unfair gaps in palliative care and end-of-life care. The framework, being developed with a range of stakeholders, will tackle rising demand, help identify patient needs much earlier, and mak...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Autism: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help prevent diagnostic overshadowing in cases where anxiety, trauma, distress or school-related deterioration are dismissed as part of autism, ADHD or SEND.
Answer: In December 2025, the Government launched an Independent Review into Prevalence and Support for Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism. This independent review will inform a new approach that reduces waiting times, improves the quality of care, and pro...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Dental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Community Dental Service waiting times on attendance at hospital accident and emergency departments.
Answer: We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated ca...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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Dental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the capacity of Community Dental Services in England to meet demand.
Answer: We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated ca...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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Dental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients were waiting more than (a) 18, (b) 26 and (c) 52 weeks for treatment by the Community Dental Service in England at the latest available date.
Answer: We recognise that certain groups of patients may be particularly vulnerable to oral health problems and may find it difficult to access dental care. Specialised dental services are in place to provide dental treatment and are commissioned by integrated ca...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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