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1141997

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Obesity: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to increase funding for research into the causes of obesity; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Eleanor Smith
uin	282406
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2019 answer text <p>The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The NIHR has a large programme of work to look at the causes of obesity, in addition to research on prevention and treatment. The NIHR has invested £5 million over five years in an Obesity Policy Research Unit which has a programme of work to provide robust evidence and a deeper understanding of the causes of childhood obesity, including research on marketing, food environment and behaviour change.</p><p>The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including obesity; it is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money and scientific quality.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 09/09/2019 16:06:14 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4609 label Biography information for Eleanor Smith

1141999

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Dental Services: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) level and (b) quality of the provision of NHS dentistry services to children under the age of 12.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	282408
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/09/2019 answer text <p>NHS England is responsible for commissioning primary care dental services to meet the needs of the local population and ensuring where there are shortages these are addressed.</p><p>Latest data from the GP Patient Survey shows that seven million children were seen by a dentist in the 12 month period ending 31 December 2018.</p><p>NHS England has developed two initiatives that are directly targeting children’s oral health. The Starting Well programme was established by NHS England to reach out to children not regularly being seen by a dentist in 13 high needs areas. NHS England has advised that here are currently over 200 practices participating in the programme.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 03/09/2019 16:18:59 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1142000

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Valsartan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of supplies of Valsartan; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North West
tabling member printed	Alex Sobel
uin	282409
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2019 answer text <p>The Department fully understands that maintaining access to Valsartan is vitally important to many people in this country.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that suppliers of valsartan have encountered a recent supply issue. However, currently valsartan tablets and capsules remain available in all strengths (40mg, 80mg, 160mg 320mg). We are continuing to work very closely with all the manufacturers, and the supply situation continues to improve with further deliveries expected from next month.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 06/09/2019 11:10:20 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4658 label Biography information for Alex Sobel

1142016

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Loneliness: Health
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what research his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the potential effect of loneliness and social isolation on recovery rates from (i) cardiovascular disease, (ii) cancer and (iii) mental health conditions.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	282221
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>The Department is investing over £1 billion a year in health research through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The NIHR’s research programmes provide a flexible source of funding. Applications are welcome for research into any aspect of human health, including research on the potential effect of loneliness and social isolation on recovery from Cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health conditions; it is not usual practice to ring-fence funds for particular topics or conditions. Applications are subject to peer review and judged in open competition, with awards being made on the basis of the importance of the topic to patients and health and care services, value for money and scientific quality.</p><p> </p><p>The NIHR funds a number of research projects exploring the potential effect of loneliness and social isolation on recovery rates from cardiovascular disease, cancer and mental health conditions. Studies range in their focus, from specific vulnerable groups such as the elderly, those with mental health conditions or learning disabilities to the wider impact of social isolation and loneliness on an individual’s physical and mental health and well-being. The NIHR is funding two large studies focussing on improving the quality of life for people with serious mental health conditions, for example a £2.7 million study which includes testing a targeted, intervention to expand social networks of patients with psychosis and a £3.95 million study on immersive virtual reality as a treatment to help individuals with schizophrenia safely and confidently enter everyday situations. A current trial is testing an intervention to improve the physical and mental health outcomes for people who may be isolated due to a range of physical, psychological and social factors. Other studies, whose primary focus is not loneliness or social isolation, explore the effects of these within a broader context, for example a current study is researching the specific late effects of chemotherapy (such as hearing loss) and the associate impact on quality of life, including social isolation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 04/09/2019 16:05:43 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1142040

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Migraines: Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on demand for NHS services of self-administering treatments for migraine.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	282432
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>No assessment has made of the potential effect on demand for National Health Service services of self-administering treatments for migraine.</p><p> </p><p>Many patients with migraine can be successfully supported and managed through routine primary and secondary care pain management services and through the use of over-the -counter medicines. However, it is important that patients with the most serious pain management issues are able to access specialist care.</p><p> </p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline, ‘Headaches: Diagnosis and management of headaches in young people and adults’, published in 2012 and updated in 2015, sets out evidence based best practice for healthcare professionals in the care, treatment and support of people who suffer from migraines.</p><p> </p><p>The guideline includes specific information on the management of migraines to either stop or prevent attacks, such as the prescribing of medications including analgesics, triptans and anti-emetics (as recommended in NICE's guideline on headaches in over 12s).</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage grouped question UIN 282433 question first answered 04/09/2019 15:59:08 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1142041

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Migraines: Medical Treatments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure migraine sufferers are being given the option of self-administered treatments.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	282433
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>No assessment has made of the potential effect on demand for National Health Service services of self-administering treatments for migraine.</p><p> </p><p>Many patients with migraine can be successfully supported and managed through routine primary and secondary care pain management services and through the use of over-the -counter medicines. However, it is important that patients with the most serious pain management issues are able to access specialist care.</p><p> </p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guideline, ‘Headaches: Diagnosis and management of headaches in young people and adults’, published in 2012 and updated in 2015, sets out evidence based best practice for healthcare professionals in the care, treatment and support of people who suffer from migraines.</p><p> </p><p>The guideline includes specific information on the management of migraines to either stop or prevent attacks, such as the prescribing of medications including analgesics, triptans and anti-emetics (as recommended in NICE's guideline on headaches in over 12s).</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage grouped question UIN 282432 question first answered 04/09/2019 15:59:08 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1142056

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to encourage innovation in gene and cell therapies and ensure that such therapies reach those patients who will benefit from such therapies.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Eleanor Smith
uin	282440
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2019 answer text <p>The United Kingdom is a global leader in providing access to pioneering cell and gene therapies for treating diseases such as cancer, cystic fibrosis, heart disease and diabetes. Indeed, 24% of developers of advanced therapy medicinal products in Europe are headquartered in the UK. Last year the National Health Service was the first health system in Europe to agree full access for a revolutionary new CAR-T treatment, representing one of the fastest funding approvals in the history of our health service.</p><p>Together with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult we have nine specialist hospitals delivering approved CAR-T therapies as well as three Advanced Therapy Treatment Centres across the UK. These centres have been assigned £30 million by UK Research and Innovation - including project funding and an Apprenticeship Training Scheme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 06/09/2019 11:11:41 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4609 label Biography information for Eleanor Smith

1142057

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Medical Treatments: Innovation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of NICE modifying its Single Technology Appraisal ICER thresholds to recognise the value of treatments for severe and rare conditions that are not put through NICE’s Highly Specialised Technology pathway.
tabling member constituency	Wolverhampton South West
tabling member printed	Eleanor Smith
uin	282441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2019 answer text <p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently reviewing its technology appraisal and highly specialised technology evaluation methods. The methods review will include a review of a wide range of methods, including those relevant to severe and rare conditions.</p><p>The Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access 2019 - an agreement between the Government and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry - states that the standard cost effectiveness threshold used by NICE will be retained at the current range (£20,000 - £30,000 per Quality Adjusted Life Year).</p><p>In the current Single Technology Appraisal process there are several factors that may currently be considered by NICE committees when deliberating, including some that may affect the value of a treatment. NICE’s methods review will explore if these factors are still relevant for patients and the National Health Service, whether there is a need to modify the approach and whether any additional factors should be taken into account when making a recommendation on a technology.</p><p>The review will also consider other methods that are important for rare and severe conditions, including methods for measuring and valuing the health-related quality of life for people with rare diseases, dealing with uncertainty and sourcing different types of evidence. Proposals will be presented for six weeks of public consultation in the summer of 2020.</p><p>Furthermore, in parallel with the methods review, NICE is reviewing its highly specialised technologies topic selection criteria – to make them clearer, more specific, and more transparent and predictable.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 05/09/2019 14:57:57 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
tabling member	4609 label Biography information for Eleanor Smith

1142061

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Air Ambulance Services: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of the £10 million air ambulance capital fund has been awarded to air ambulance charities after the bidding process.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	282349
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>As part of the Autumn 2018 Budget, £10 million capital funding was allocated for air ambulance services in England. A call for bids for charities to apply for funding was launched by the Department and 14 applications were received. Nine applications were successful, and these air ambulance charities will receive a share of £10 million funding as per the table below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Charity</p></td><td><p>Amount</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Anglian Air Ambulance</p></td><td><p>£790,313</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust</p></td><td><p>£1,397,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London's Air Ambulance</p></td><td><p>£1,393,552</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust</p></td><td><p>£1,500,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust</p></td><td><p>£1,818,200</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Great Western Air Ambulance Charity</p></td><td><p>£267,659</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Devon Air Ambulance Trust</p></td><td><p>£226,061</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>MAGPAS Air Ambulance</p></td><td><p>£1,340,493</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Midlands Air Ambulance Charity</p></td><td><p>£1,266,022</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore grouped question UIN 282350 282351 question first answered 04/09/2019 16:16:59 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1142062

registered interest
date	25/07/2019
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Air Ambulance Services: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, which air ambulance charities were successful in their bid for air ambulance capital funding; and how much funding each such charity was awarded.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	282350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2019 answer text <p>As part of the Autumn 2018 Budget, £10 million capital funding was allocated for air ambulance services in England. A call for bids for charities to apply for funding was launched by the Department and 14 applications were received. Nine applications were successful, and these air ambulance charities will receive a share of £10 million funding as per the table below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Charity</p></td><td><p>Amount</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Anglian Air Ambulance</p></td><td><p>£790,313</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust</p></td><td><p>£1,397,700</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London's Air Ambulance</p></td><td><p>£1,393,552</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust</p></td><td><p>£1,500,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust</p></td><td><p>£1,818,200</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Great Western Air Ambulance Charity</p></td><td><p>£267,659</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Devon Air Ambulance Trust</p></td><td><p>£226,061</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>MAGPAS Air Ambulance</p></td><td><p>£1,340,493</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Midlands Air Ambulance Charity</p></td><td><p>£1,266,022</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Kingswood answering member printed Chris Skidmore grouped question UIN 282349 282351 question first answered 04/09/2019 16:17:00 answering member 4021 label Biography information for Chris Skidmore
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis