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100185
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Older People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of (a) telephone services and (b) face-to-face services intended to relieve loneliness and isolation in elderly people. more like this
tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Stewart Jackson more like this
uin 211243 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>Loneliness and isolation in elderly people is a complex issue and can affect people in different ways. We have not undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of telephone services or face to face services but we know that it is helpful to have a range of interventions that can address the different needs of people who are lonely or isolated.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:36:55.4178742Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:36:55.4178742Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1551
label Biography information for Lord Jackson of Peterborough more like this
100187
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Thalidomide more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to ensure the health and independence of UK thalidomide victims. more like this
tabling member constituency Montgomeryshire more like this
tabling member printed
Glyn Davies more like this
uin 211270 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>On 20 December 2012, I announced a new 10-year grant to the Thalidomide Trust. The grant will be paid on an annual basis, uprated in line with inflation, which means that over the 10-year period it will be worth in the region of £80 million.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The grant is intended to enable investment in adaptations and preventative measures to improve health and wellbeing and to help minimise further deterioration for this unique group of people.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:38:35.8623096Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:38:35.8623096Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4041
label Biography information for Glyn Davies more like this
100198
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Mental Health Services: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many requests have been made to the Specialist Commissioning team for secure placements or beds for children with mental health issues in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Seabeck more like this
uin 211320 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>The data requested is not currently available.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>NHS England took responsibility for the commissioning of CAMH Tier 4 (inpatient) services in April 2013. A standardised approach to admissions was not in place which meant that a clear understanding of the numbers of cases referred, or the reasons for referral was not available.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The need for a national process for admissions was highlighted in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Tier 4 Report, published in July and NHS England have been working with young people and their families during August and September to develop an admissions standard protocol.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS Area Teams are currently discussing with relevant CAMHS providers the introduction of the protocol in November 2014. The protocol will be reviewed in January 2015.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England anticipates that a standard protocol will be included in contracts from 2015. This will allow the standard recording of information for CAMHS Tier 4 admissions.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:40:56.5628639Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:40:56.5628639Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1552
label Biography information for Alison Seabeck more like this
100199
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Musculoskeletal Disorders more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what discussions he has had with his EU counterpart about their treatment strategy for those with scoliosis; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Colchester more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Bob Russell more like this
uin 211372 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>The Ministers of the Department of Health have had no meetings with their European Union counterparts about treatment strategies for scoliosis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine to the sides but is not considered a disease and does not always require treatment. However, for those in which the condition causes a long-term problem, the Department in its mandate to NHS England sets out plans to enhance the quality of life for all patients with a long-term condition, including those affected by scoliosis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published guidance in June 2014 which states that the ‘Magnetic Expansion Control System should be considered for children aged 2 and over with scoliosis, who need surgery to correct their curved spine’.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Information concerning the number of finished consultant episodes for patients with a primary diagnosis of scoliosis in the last five years is attached. It should be noted that these figures do not represent the number of different patients, as a person may have more than one episode of care within the same stay in hospital or in different stays in the same year. Data also capture a small number of no-surgical interventions, such as drug treatments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The cost of treating a patient aged 19 years and over with scoliosis or other spinal deformity in one episode of care under a consultant is £1,368. This is the national average unit cost reported by NHS trusts and foundation trusts in 2012-13 reference costs submitted to the Department. This national average unit cost varies from £924 for patients with the lowest level of complications and comorbidities to £2,412 for patients with the highest level of complications and comorbidities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
grouped question UIN
211373 more like this
211378 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:37:57.1946653Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:37:57.1946653Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
attachment
1
file name Finished consultant episodes- Scoliosis- 2008-09 to 2012-13.xlsx more like this
title Scoliosis- Finished consultant episodes- 2008-2013 more like this
tabling member
35
label Biography information for Sir Bob Russell more like this
100200
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Musculoskeletal Disorders more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what estimate he has made of the cost of each operation for scoliosis. more like this
tabling member constituency Colchester more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Bob Russell more like this
uin 211373 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>The Ministers of the Department of Health have had no meetings with their European Union counterparts about treatment strategies for scoliosis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine to the sides but is not considered a disease and does not always require treatment. However, for those in which the condition causes a long-term problem, the Department in its mandate to NHS England sets out plans to enhance the quality of life for all patients with a long-term condition, including those affected by scoliosis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published guidance in June 2014 which states that the ‘Magnetic Expansion Control System should be considered for children aged 2 and over with scoliosis, who need surgery to correct their curved spine’.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Information concerning the number of finished consultant episodes for patients with a primary diagnosis of scoliosis in the last five years is attached. It should be noted that these figures do not represent the number of different patients, as a person may have more than one episode of care within the same stay in hospital or in different stays in the same year. Data also capture a small number of no-surgical interventions, such as drug treatments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The cost of treating a patient aged 19 years and over with scoliosis or other spinal deformity in one episode of care under a consultant is £1,368. This is the national average unit cost reported by NHS trusts and foundation trusts in 2012-13 reference costs submitted to the Department. This national average unit cost varies from £924 for patients with the lowest level of complications and comorbidities to £2,412 for patients with the highest level of complications and comorbidities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
grouped question UIN
211372 more like this
211378 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:37:57.4872077Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:37:57.4872077Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
attachment
1
file name Finished consultant episodes- Scoliosis- 2008-09 to 2012-13.xlsx more like this
title Scoliosis- Finished consultant episodes- 2008-2013 more like this
tabling member
35
label Biography information for Sir Bob Russell more like this
100209
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Musculoskeletal Disorders more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many patients with scoliosis were operated on in each of the last five years for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member constituency Colchester more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Bob Russell more like this
uin 211378 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>The Ministers of the Department of Health have had no meetings with their European Union counterparts about treatment strategies for scoliosis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Scoliosis is the abnormal curvature of the spine to the sides but is not considered a disease and does not always require treatment. However, for those in which the condition causes a long-term problem, the Department in its mandate to NHS England sets out plans to enhance the quality of life for all patients with a long-term condition, including those affected by scoliosis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence published guidance in June 2014 which states that the ‘Magnetic Expansion Control System should be considered for children aged 2 and over with scoliosis, who need surgery to correct their curved spine’.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Information concerning the number of finished consultant episodes for patients with a primary diagnosis of scoliosis in the last five years is attached. It should be noted that these figures do not represent the number of different patients, as a person may have more than one episode of care within the same stay in hospital or in different stays in the same year. Data also capture a small number of no-surgical interventions, such as drug treatments.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The cost of treating a patient aged 19 years and over with scoliosis or other spinal deformity in one episode of care under a consultant is £1,368. This is the national average unit cost reported by NHS trusts and foundation trusts in 2012-13 reference costs submitted to the Department. This national average unit cost varies from £924 for patients with the lowest level of complications and comorbidities to £2,412 for patients with the highest level of complications and comorbidities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
grouped question UIN
211372 more like this
211373 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:37:57.8176576Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:37:57.8176576Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
attachment
1
file name Finished consultant episodes- Scoliosis- 2008-09 to 2012-13.xlsx more like this
title Scoliosis- Finished consultant episodes- 2008-2013 more like this
tabling member
35
label Biography information for Sir Bob Russell more like this
100398
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Motor Neurone Disease: North West more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of augmentative and alternative communication aids for sufferers of motor neurone disease in (a) East Lancashire and (b) the North West. more like this
tabling member constituency Pendle more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Stephenson more like this
uin 211529 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-29more like thismore than 2014-10-29
answer text <p>Since April 1 2013 NHS England has been responsible for commissioning Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) aids for patients with complex disability whose needs require specialised assessment, including for patients with motor neurone disease (MND). Commissioning of non-specialised AAC aids is the responsibility of local clinical commissioning groups.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England has published a service specification for specialised AAC aids that sets out what should be in place for providers to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services and supports equity of access to a nationally consistent, high quality service for patients across the country including in East Lancashire and the North West. The specification can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d01-com-dis-equ-alt-aug-comm-aids.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d01-com-dis-equ-alt-aug-comm-aids.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England has identified an additional £22.5 million funding for AAC and Environmental Controls in 2014-15. They have been working closely with the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) to ensure this funding is equitably distributed across England in a fair and consistent manner. The MNDA are representing all patients on the panel which is reviewing this funding allocation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-29T15:33:32.0987688Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-29T15:33:32.0987688Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
100399
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Dementia: Pendle more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people in Pendle constituency have been diagnosed with dementia in each year since 2006-07. more like this
tabling member constituency Pendle more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Stephenson more like this
uin 211530 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-29more like thismore than 2014-10-29
answer text <p>Information is not available in the format requested. The number of people on the dementia register is available. This is a measure of prevalence rather than incidence. The number of people recorded on practice disease registers is taken from the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre. The following table shows all available data for East Lancashire Primary Care Trust (PCT) and East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) as these cover the Pendle constituency.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Number of patients on the QOF dementia register for East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group/Primary Care Trust</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Practices<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>Practice List size<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>Number of patients on Dementia Register<sup>1</sup></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Lancashire CCG</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14<sup>2</sup></p></td><td><p>59</p></td><td><p>371,608</p></td><td><p>2,323</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>61</p></td><td><p>367,891</p></td><td><p>2,197</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>East Lancashire PCT</p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>65</p></td><td><p>386,187</p></td><td><p>2,183</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>67</p></td><td><p>388,324</p></td><td><p>1,975</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009-10</p></td><td><p>67</p></td><td><p>388,267</p></td><td><p>1,848</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008-09</p></td><td><p>65</p></td><td><p>388,345</p></td><td><p>1,715</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007-08</p></td><td><p>65</p></td><td><p>387,543</p></td><td><p>1,774</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006-07</p></td><td><p>65</p></td><td><p>386,260</p></td><td><p>1,744</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><sup>1</sup> Practices, Practice List sizes and Number of patients on Dementia Register are based only on those GP practices that participated in QOF.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><sup>2</sup> Information for 2013-14 is based only on those practices that participated in QOF in both 2012-13 and 2013-14. Therefore, 2013-14 figures are provisional and are subject to change once the full QOF is published 28 October 2014.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-29T14:42:30.8444692Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-29T14:42:30.8444692Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
100401
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Motor Neurone Disease more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to ensure that the NHS is meeting the communication needs of people with motor neurone disease. more like this
tabling member constituency Birkenhead more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Frank Field more like this
uin 211515 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-29more like thismore than 2014-10-29
answer text <p>Since 1 April 2013 NHS England has been responsible for commissioning Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) aids for patients with complex disability whose needs require specialised assessment, including for patients with motor neurone disease. Commissioning of non-specialised AAC aids is the responsibility of local clinical commissioning groups.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England has published a service specification for specialised AAC aids that sets out what should be in place for providers to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services. The specification can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d01-com-dis-equ-alt-aug-comm-aids.pdf" target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d01-com-dis-equ-alt-aug-comm-aids.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England has identified an additional £22.5 million funding for AAC and Environmental Controls in 2014-15. They have been working closely with the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) to ensure this funding is equitably distributed across England in a fair and consistent manner. The MNDA are representing all patients on the panel which is reviewing this funding allocation.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-29T17:16:16.5530137Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-29T17:16:16.5530137Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
478
label Biography information for Lord Field of Birkenhead more like this
100407
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-22more like thismore than 2014-10-22
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Social Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2014 to Question 209199, what research his Department has (a) conducted and (b) considered on (i) the effect of treatment of staff on standards of care and (ii) the relationship between levels of pay and quality of social care services. more like this
tabling member constituency Stockton North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Cunningham more like this
uin 211548 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-29more like thismore than 2014-10-29
answer text <p>The Department has not conducted any recent research on the effect of treatment of staff on standards of care and on the relationship between levels of pay and quality of social care services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>As part of the development of Caring for our Future white paper in 2011, the Department undertook extensive engagement with both service users and carers who highlighted range of issues they felt needed addressing to ensure high quality care and support is available. In addressing this, the Department, working with the Sector Skills Council - Skills for Care - and other partners, has implemented a range of policies that has included setting out clear minimum training standards, recruiting more apprentices and supporting the transformation of the social work profession.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk remove filter
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-29T14:27:48.5399333Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-29T14:27:48.5399333Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
4122
label Biography information for Alex Cunningham more like this