Question follow-through · 37359

Occupational Therapy

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to better integrate occupational therapists in primary care; and whether occupational therapists will be included in any plans for a neighbourhood health service.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
11 Mar 2025
Target answer date
13 Mar 2025
Answer
19 Mar 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 11 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to better integrate occupational therapists in primary care; and whether occupational therapists will be included in any plans for a neighbourhood health service.

  2. 13 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Mar 2025

    Answer published

    We are committed to moving towards a Neighbourhood Health Service, with more care delivered in local communities to spot problems earlier, supporting people to stay healthier and maintain their independence for longerAchieving our vision for a Neighbourho...

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