Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that women in need of urgent gynaecologist appointments can be seen in person.

This Government is committed to putting patients first, especially where their health is deteriorating as they wait too long for the care they need. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and prioritised according to need to ensure the best possible care. Providers are responsible for delivering appointments in the most appropriate way for patients. Most hospital attendances happen in person, with only 14.7% of outpatient attendances in 2022/23 delivered remotely in gynaecology.