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810738

registered interest
date	21/12/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Nutrition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department has taken to extend beyond 2018 the NHS England guidance on commissioning excellent nutrition and hydration; and if he will ensure that nutrition is prioritised for patients who need it to help manage long-term conditions and comorbidity.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	121083
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>The NHS England guidance ‘Commissioning Excellent Nutrition and Hydration (2015-2018)’ supports commissioners to develop strategies and address issues related to improvements in delivery and commissioning of nutrition and hydration needs in acute services and the community. The guidance has been developed in conjunction with key partners including the British Dietetic Association and the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. NHS England has no plans to issue any further guidance at this time. Commissioners will be expected to continue to give due regard to the existing guidance, which remains relevant.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine grouped question UIN 121085 question first answered 09/01/2018 16:10:02 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

810740

registered interest
date	21/12/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Nutrition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans NHS England has to consult (a) the British Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (b) the British Dietetic Association and (c) other organisations on guidance for commissioning nutrition and hydration services in 2018.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	121085
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/01/2018 answer text <p>The NHS England guidance ‘Commissioning Excellent Nutrition and Hydration (2015-2018)’ supports commissioners to develop strategies and address issues related to improvements in delivery and commissioning of nutrition and hydration needs in acute services and the community. The guidance has been developed in conjunction with key partners including the British Dietetic Association and the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. NHS England has no plans to issue any further guidance at this time. Commissioners will be expected to continue to give due regard to the existing guidance, which remains relevant.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine grouped question UIN 121083 question first answered 09/01/2018 16:10:02 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

797660

registered interest
date	29/11/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Opioids: Misuse
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps his Department is taking to tackle opioid abuse?
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	116623
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government takes seriously the issue of the misuse of opioid substances. In July we published a comprehensive new drug strategy setting out a balanced approach to tackling drug abuse, including opioid abuse, which brings together police, health, community and global partners to tackle the illicit drugs trade, protect the most vulnerable and help those with drug dependency to recover and turn their lives around. The Department leads on the Building Recovery strand and co-leads, with the Home Office, on the Reducing Demand strand of the cross-Government Drug Strategy. The strategy can be accessed at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/drug-strategy-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/drug-strategy-2017</a></p><p>We are committed to ensuring that anyone with a drug problem can access the help and support they need to overcome it. Local authorities are responsible for commissioning drug treatment services to meet the needs of their population and they are supported in this by Public Health England through the provision of data, guidance and targeted support.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 07/12/2017 15:08:31 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

795431

registered interest
date	27/11/2017
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Medicine: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what progress has been made on aiding medical research using NHS data gathering.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	115852
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2017 answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring the health and care system in England realises the full benefits of sharing data in a safe, secure and legal way and is developing a simple, accessible way for patients to opt out of sharing their data for reasons other than their individual care and treatment.</p><p> </p><p>Recognising that sharing information and data offers immense potential to improve the National Health Service and social care system, unlock new treatments and medical breakthroughs, and improve our and others lives, we are keen to ensure these benefits are understood by the public.</p><p> </p><p>It is crucial, if data and information is to be used effectively to support better health and care outcomes that the public has trust and confidence that there are strong safeguards in place to protect their data from inappropriate use.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has committed to put the role of the National Data Guardian on a statutory footing. This function will work to ensure that citizens’ confidential information is safeguarded securely whilst being used legally and transparently.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also committed to supporting innovation and improvement through the safe and secure use of data from the health and care system. NHS Digital is the trusted national provider of high-quality information, data and IT systems for health and social care, with a statutory duty in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, to assure the quality of all the data it collects, publishes and makes available, under strict controls, to the research community.</p><p> </p><p>At present a wide range of data are collected from the NHS to support a range of secondary uses including within the research community. Recognising the value and importance of this data, NHS Digital has made a number of commitments to the Life Sciences Industrial Strategy. These include leading, alongside NHS England and Health Data Research UK, the development of Local Care Record exemplars and regional Digital Innovation hubs. The hubs will create controlled environments for real-world clinical studies and the comprehensive evaluation of new innovations so that patients can benefit from scientific breakthroughs much faster.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, NHS Digital has set out national standards and approaches for data and interoperability and sponsors the Professional Records Standards Body to define the standards needed for good care records which are the foundation of strong data for research.</p><p> </p><p>To support researchers understanding of the data access environment, NHS Digital is also rolling out a series of Roadshows for Researchers which will take place throughout the winter.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 05/12/2017 17:51:55 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

533383

registered interest
date	06/07/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Fibromyalgia: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make an assessment of the implications for his Department's policies of the findings of clinical trials at Rice University on women diagnosed with fibromyalgia that the condition is improved by providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	42112
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2016 answer text <p>In April 2013, NHS England produced a clinical commissioning policy specification for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) which sets out that HBOT will only be commissioned for the following indications:</p><p>― decompression illness;</p><p>― gas embolism; and</p><p>― acute carbon monoxide.</p><p>Patients with other conditions who are seeking HBOT would need to make an Individual Funding Request (IFR). Both the HBOT specification and guidance on the IFR process can be found at the following links:</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2013/10/d11-p-a.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2013/10/d11-p-a.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>Whilst the results of the Rice University trial are interesting, larger, high quality clinical trials would be needed to demonstrate the efficacy of HBOT in treating fibromyalgia.</p><p> </p><p>Although there is no cure for fibromyalgia, some treatments can ease symptoms and support improved quality of life for patients. The treatments offered will depend on the severity of a patient’s condition, but may include:</p><p>― pharmacological pain relief;</p><p>― physiotherapy;</p><p>― dietary and exercise advice;</p><p>― counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy; and</p><p>― self-management programmes which aim to give patients the skills and confidence to manage their conditions more effectively.</p><p>There are also a number of NHS trusts that offer specialist fibromyalgia clinics, such as the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath, which patients can access on referral from the clinician responsible for their care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 42093 42094 question first answered 13/07/2016 09:39:21 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

533385

registered interest
date	06/07/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Fibromyalgia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what recent steps he has taken to support patients with fibromyalgia.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	42094
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2016 answer text <p>In April 2013, NHS England produced a clinical commissioning policy specification for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) which sets out that HBOT will only be commissioned for the following indications:</p><p>― decompression illness;</p><p>― gas embolism; and</p><p>― acute carbon monoxide.</p><p>Patients with other conditions who are seeking HBOT would need to make an Individual Funding Request (IFR). Both the HBOT specification and guidance on the IFR process can be found at the following links:</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2013/10/d11-p-a.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2013/10/d11-p-a.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>Whilst the results of the Rice University trial are interesting, larger, high quality clinical trials would be needed to demonstrate the efficacy of HBOT in treating fibromyalgia.</p><p> </p><p>Although there is no cure for fibromyalgia, some treatments can ease symptoms and support improved quality of life for patients. The treatments offered will depend on the severity of a patient’s condition, but may include:</p><p>― pharmacological pain relief;</p><p>― physiotherapy;</p><p>― dietary and exercise advice;</p><p>― counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy; and</p><p>― self-management programmes which aim to give patients the skills and confidence to manage their conditions more effectively.</p><p>There are also a number of NHS trusts that offer specialist fibromyalgia clinics, such as the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath, which patients can access on referral from the clinician responsible for their care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 42093 42112 question first answered 13/07/2016 09:39:21 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

533386

registered interest
date	06/07/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Fibromyalgia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to make hyperbaric oxygen tanks available on the NHS for fibromyalgia patients.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	42093
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2016 answer text <p>In April 2013, NHS England produced a clinical commissioning policy specification for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) which sets out that HBOT will only be commissioned for the following indications:</p><p>― decompression illness;</p><p>― gas embolism; and</p><p>― acute carbon monoxide.</p><p>Patients with other conditions who are seeking HBOT would need to make an Individual Funding Request (IFR). Both the HBOT specification and guidance on the IFR process can be found at the following links:</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2013/10/d11-p-a.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2013/10/d11-p-a.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>Whilst the results of the Rice University trial are interesting, larger, high quality clinical trials would be needed to demonstrate the efficacy of HBOT in treating fibromyalgia.</p><p> </p><p>Although there is no cure for fibromyalgia, some treatments can ease symptoms and support improved quality of life for patients. The treatments offered will depend on the severity of a patient’s condition, but may include:</p><p>― pharmacological pain relief;</p><p>― physiotherapy;</p><p>― dietary and exercise advice;</p><p>― counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy; and</p><p>― self-management programmes which aim to give patients the skills and confidence to manage their conditions more effectively.</p><p>There are also a number of NHS trusts that offer specialist fibromyalgia clinics, such as the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases in Bath, which patients can access on referral from the clinician responsible for their care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 42094 42112 question first answered 13/07/2016 09:39:20 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

523512

registered interest
date	07/06/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Heart Diseases: Alcoholic Drinks
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the implications for Government policies of medical and scientific evidence on the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of death from cardiovascular disease.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	39595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2016 answer text <p>The United Kingdom Chief Medical Officers have made an assessment of the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on cardiovascular disease, as well as other conditions such as cancer, as part of their review of the alcohol guidelines. The alcohol guidelines give the public the latest and most up to date scientific information so they can make informed decisions about their own drinking. The advice can be read here:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-risks-from-alcohol-new-guidelines" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/health-risks-from-alcohol-new-guidelines</a></p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 13/06/2016 16:51:45 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

523515

registered interest
date	07/06/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Surrogacy: Lone Parents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will bring forward proposals to change surrogacy law to give single parents with children born through surrogacy the same rights as couples.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	39605
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2016 answer text <p>The Government has accepted the judgment by Sir James Munby from the High Court. We will be looking to update the legislation on Parental Orders, and are now considering how best to do this.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 39606 question first answered 13/06/2016 16:34:06 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

523516

registered interest
date	07/06/2016
answering body	Department of Health
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health
answering dept sort name	Health
hansard heading	Surrogacy: Lone Parents
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the declaration by Sir James Munby in the matter of Z (A Child) (No. 2), on 20 May 2016, that sections 54(1) and (2) of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 are incompatible with rights under Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights taken in conjunction with Article 8.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	39606
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2016 answer text <p>The Government has accepted the judgment by Sir James Munby from the High Court. We will be looking to update the legislation on Parental Orders, and are now considering how best to do this.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison grouped question UIN 39605 question first answered 13/06/2016 16:34:06 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy