Written questions by Braverman.

What the timetable is for consideration of the final outcome of the UK National Screening Committee's evaluation of prostate cancer screening.

Awaiting answer.

Whether he will commission NHS England to produce updated national guidance on the provision of single‑sex spaces for both patients and staff, in line with recent case law.

Awaiting answer.

Whether his Department will consider adopting or developing national guidance for NHS trusts on the management of single‑sex spaces, similar to proposals submitted to him by representatives of the Darlington nurses.

Awaiting answer.

What steps he is taking to ensure that NHS staff who raise concerns about workplace privacy, dignity or safety are protected from victimisation or disciplinary action.

Awaiting answer.

What steps he is taking to ensure that NHS trusts consult staff and conduct equality impact assessments before making changes to workplace facilities that affect privacy, dignity or safety.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of disputes concerning access to single‑sex changing rooms in NHS hospitals on staff wellbeing.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of disputes concerning access to single‑sex changing rooms in NHS hospitals on staff wellbeing.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Whether his Department will consider adopting or developing national guidance for NHS trusts on the management of single‑sex spaces, similar to proposals submitted to him by representatives of the Darlington nurses.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

What steps he is taking to ensure that NHS trusts consult staff and conduct equality impact assessments before making changes to workplace facilities that affect privacy, dignity or safety.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

What steps he is taking to ensure that NHS staff who raise concerns about workplace privacy, dignity or safety are protected from victimisation or disciplinary action.

No doctor, healthcare professional, or any other National Health Service employee should suffer detriment for raising concerns about workplace privacy, dignity, or safety.Legal protections include the Employment Rights Act 1996, as amended by the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, which gives employees protection against unfair dismissal and detriment in employment on the basis that they have made a protected disclosure, and a right to seek remedy through an employment tribunal where this occurs. Separate regulations also protect NHS job applicants from discrimination on the grounds they have made a protected disclosure in the past.In addition, there is a range of support in place for NHS workers who wish to report concerns, including local Freedom to Speak Up Guardians, a National Freedom to Speak Up policy, and support from independent organisations such as Speak Up Direct.

Whether he will commission NHS England to produce updated national guidance on the provision of single‑sex spaces for both patients and staff, in line with recent case law.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

What discussions he has had with NHS England on the communication of the pause of Right to Choose pathways to families, including the timing and level of notice.

Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for planning and commissioning services to meet the needs of their local populations, including making decisions about how best to manage demand and capacity within available resources. Where an ICB has taken a decision to pause or manage activity within a Right to Choose pathway, it is for that ICB to determine and apply any local prioritisation criteria, taking account of clinical need and patient safety. It is the responsibility of the local system to decide whether to publish criteria, and to ensure that patients, families, and the public are communicated with clearly and provided with appropriate information.NHS England provides guidance and oversight to ICBs to support them in meeting their statutory duties, including in relation to patient choice. The Government is committed to patients having the right to choose their provider when referred to consultant-led treatment, or to a mental health professional, for their first appointment as an outpatient. Patients’ right to choose is set out in legislation and no changes are being made to this legal right. Further information on the choices available for patients can be found on the NHS Choice framework, which is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-choice-framework

Whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of NHS England guidance on managing requests for gender‑identity‑related workplace adjustments including where these affect single‑sex spaces used by staff.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

How many children and adults in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been impacted by the pause of Right to Choose pathways for ADHD and autism assessments.

The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has grown significantly in recent years and that people are experiencing severe delays for accessing such assessments. The Government’s 10-Year Health Plan will make the National Health Service fit for the future, and reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities focus will improve early intervention and support.It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including providing access to autism assessments and ADHD services, in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.The Medium-Term Planning Framework, published 24 October, sets out expectations for local areas to improve access to autism and ADHD services, and was explicit that ICBs and providers are expected to optimise existing resources to reduce long waits for autism and ADHD assessments and improve the quality of assessments by implementing existing and new guidance, as published. NHS England introduced Activity Management Plans to help manage variably funded activity when providers risk exceeding their Indicative Activity Plans. There is a statutory requirement for ICBs to remain within annual funding allocations and to deliver on agreed financial plans. Providers are not asked to close referrals or prevent access to the pathway but, where required, once planned activity levels have been met, they are asked to manage new referrals on a waiting list until they have capacity within their contracted activity envelope. There is guidance for the use and implementation of Indicative Activity Plans and Activity Management Plans, detailed in the NHS Standard Contract Technical Guidance. We are absolutely clear that use of these must not restrict patients' choice of provider. The Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) understands that waiting for an autism or ADHD assessment can be difficult for individuals and families, and is committed to improving access to meaningful support while people wait. NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight redesigned a clinically-optimum diagnostic model on 31 March 2026. As part of their wider transformation programme, the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB is introducing new services designed to offer earlier help, even when a formal diagnosis has not yet been made. From 1 April 2026, every area in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will have a place based Children’s Neurodiversity Team. These teams will:- bring together professionals across education and healthcare;- offer practical advice, support, and guidance for families; and- support children based on their needs, without requiring a diagnosis; While patients are waiting for a Right to Choose ADHD or Autism assessment there are a range of services to access for support, which are available at the following link:https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk/application/files/4917/7495/4596/HSIOW_ICB_-_Right_to_choose_Supporting_you_while_you_wait_for_your_assessment_.pdfMore broadly, in December 2025, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, launched the independent review into the Prevalence and Support for mental health conditions, ADHD and autism. The review is chaired by Professor Peter Fonagy, with vice chairs Professor Sir Simon Wessely and Professor Gillian Baird.The final report, due in the summer, will make recommendations on how the Government, the health system, and the wider public services can respond to increasing demand for support more fairly and effectively so that people receive the right support, at the right time, in the right place.

What assessment he has made of trends in the level of demand for clearer national safeguarding standards for staff‑only spaces in NHS hospitals.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Whether his Department plans to issue updated national guidance to NHS trusts on the provision of single‑sex changing rooms for staff.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

What steps his Department is taking to ensure that children do not lose clinical oversight, including access to medication reviews, as a result of being removed from CAMHS waiting lists to pursue Right to Choose pathways.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

Whether his Department has assessed trends in the level of families being advised by NHS services to leave CAMHS waiting lists to pursue Right to Choose assessments.

The Department has not made a specific national assessment of trends in families being advised to leave Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services’ waiting lists to pursue Right to Choose pathways.NHS England has not issued, and is not planning to issue, further guidance to integrated care boards or providers specifically in respect of Right to Choose pathways. However, NHS England issued advice on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder service delivery and prioritisation on 7 October 2025, including guidance on managing demand, reviewing waiting lists, and supporting patients. The advice can be found at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/adhd-service-delivery-and-prioritisation-advice-to-systems/

Whether he plans to review the Transitioning in the Workplace policies used by NHS Trusts to ensure they include risk assessments for all staff affected by changes to single‑sex facilities.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

What assessment he has made of the potential implications of the Newcastle Employment Tribunal judgment of 16 January 2026 for NHS policies on staff changing facilities and the provision of single‑sex spaces.

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.