Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether high-risk people that are social distancing should still attend routine, non-urgent medical appointments.

We are advising those who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.

We advise everyone to access medical assistance remotely, wherever possible. However, if individuals have a scheduled hospital or other medical appointment during this period, they should talk to their general practitioner or specialist to ensure they continue to receive the care they need and determine which appointments are absolutely essential.