Question follow-through · 77546

NHS: Strikes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to Answer of 11 September 2025 to Question 73326 on NHS: Strikes, whether more detailed guidance has been provided by (a) NHS England and (b) his Department on this matter.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
16 Sept 2025
Target answer date
13 Oct 2025
Answer
22 Oct 2025 · 36 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 16 Sept 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to Answer of 11 September 2025 to Question 73326 on NHS: Strikes, whether more detailed guidance has been provided by (a) NHS England and (b) his Department on this matter.

  2. 13 Oct 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Oct 2025

    Answer published

    Further guidance is provided for employers by NHS Employers and doctors should reference the Good Medical Practice Guide outlined by the General Medical Council (GMC) when making decisions about working during periods of strike action.Information for empl...

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Care Quality Commission: Equality

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Department of Health and Social Care: Facsimile Transmission

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