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NHS England: Equality

Question for Department of Health and Social Care

UIN HL2003, tabled on 24 October 2024

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Twycross on 27 September (HL1033), whether NHS England has a list of banned words and phrases.

Answered on

8 November 2024

NHS England does not have a list of banned words or phrases. NHS England encourages the use of plain English and inclusive language to help everyone to make informed decisions about their health needs.