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Cochlear Implants: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research has his Department undertaken to understand the clinical and cost effectiveness of bilateral cochlear implantation.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
21 May 2026
Target answer date
1 Jun 2026
Answer
1 Jun 2026 · 11 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 21 May 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research has his Department undertaken to understand the clinical and cost effectiveness of bilateral cochlear implantation.

  2. 1 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 1 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is the independent body that produces evidence-based guidance for the health and care system. NICE develops its recommendations with clinical and technical experts, drawing on a thorough assessm...

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