Written questions by Morello.

Whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of helipad accessibility on patient outcomes in air ambulance transfers.

Awaiting answer.

If he will make it his policy that all major trauma hospitals have access to 24-hour helipad facilities.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to support ambulance services in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What recent discussions he has had with NHS Trusts on improving access to helipads for emergency air ambulance services.

Awaiting answer.

Whether funding is available to upgrade hospital helipads to enable night-time operation.

Awaiting answer.

If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing legislative safeguards to protect hospital helipads from closure.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of ambulance response times in rural constituencies such as West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What steps he is taking to help ensure that hospital helipads are protected from (a) planning and (b) operational restrictions.

Awaiting answer.

How many and what proportion of major trauma hospitals operate 24-hour hospital helipads in England.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental appointments in rural areas.

We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

What steps his Department is taking to improve GP access in West Dorset.

We are increasing general practice (GP) capacity and funding to GPs to improve access, support better health outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction. We are investing an additional £601 million in GPs in 2026/27, bringing total spend on the GP Contr...

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the condition of GP estate buildings in West Dorset.

NHS Dorset published their refreshed NHS Infrastructure Strategy in February 2026. This highlighted their overall plan for the primary care estate and the proposal to deliver 34 general practice schemes, which would provide an additional 7,300 m². The Dep...

What steps his Department is taking to improve NHS dentistry provision in West Dorset.

We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

What incentives his Department is providing to recruit and retain NHS dentists in West Dorset constituency.

We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist, particularly in more rural areas. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across the country can access urgent dental care when they need it. In 2025/26, integrated care boards (ICBs...

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the sustainability of community pharmacies in West Dorset.

We recognise that community pharmacy continues to face significant challenges after almost a decade of underfunding and the Government is committed to working jointly with the sector on a programme of reform, to ensure we have a sustainable pharmacy netwo...

Whether his Department plans to increase support for GP practices in rural communities in West Dorset.

We recognise the particular challenges rural communities can face in accessing general practices (GPs), including longer travel times and workforce pressures. We are taking action to improve access across England, including in rural areas such as West Dor...

What steps his Department is taking to improve pharmacy provision in West Dorset.

We recognise that community pharmacy continues to face significant challenges after almost a decade of underfunding and the Government is committed to working jointly with the sector on a programme of reform, to ensure we have a sustainable pharmacy netwo...

What steps his Department is taking to improve access to NHS dentistry for children in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of waiting times for children’s NHS dental appointments in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.

What support his Department is providing to increase the number of NHS dentists treating children in West Dorset.

Awaiting answer.