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UIN 9893

Blood Tests: General Practitioners

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15 June 2026

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22 June 2026 · Answer

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22 June 2026

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling patients to attend any NHS phlebotomy services for blood tests requested by their GP irrespective of the pathology

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  1. 15 June 2026

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of enabling patients to attend any NHS phlebotomy services for blood tests requested by their GP irrespective of the pathology

    Source: Commons

  2. 22 June 2026

    Answer

    Decisions on the organisation of phlebotomy and pathology services are made locally by integrated care boards and National Health Service providers, reflecting local clinical pathways, safety requirements, and operational arrangements. This includes ensur...

    Source: Written answer

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