Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 20 January 2026.
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health and Social Care)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help reduce the potential impact of chronic respiratory conditions on the NHS this winter.
Karin Smyth
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
NHS England, working with the Department, the UK Health Security Agency, and other partners, is taking action to reduce the impact of respiratory conditions on the National Health Service this winter. This includes robust, consistent Infection Prevention and Control measures, and a campaign to encourage eligible people to get their winter vaccinations. Further details of the actions being taken to reduce demand on acute services during winter are available at the following link:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/urgent-and-emergency-care-plan-2025-26/
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