To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the 10 most frequent causes of repeat visits to accident and emergency wards were in the latest period for which figures are available; and what estimate has been made of the avoidable costs which accrued from such visits. (170538)

Information on reasons for attendance at accident and emergency (A and E) departments is not routinely collected and therefore information is not available on causes of visits or repeat visits to A and E.

It is a matter for the local national health service to ensure that they provide urgent and emergency care services that are responsive to people’s needs.