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1387738

	registered interest
	date	14/12/2021
	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	Coronavirus: Disease Control
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential effect of vaccine passports on the spread of covid-19.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	92835
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2022 answer text <p>‘Vaccine passports’ have not been introduced. Domestic COVID-19 status certification can be acquired via a recent test, a full course of vaccination or a medical exemption or participation in a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine.</p><p>Mandatory domestic vaccination or test certification is included in a range of measures aimed at reducing pressure on the National Health Service. Negative test results provide assurance that an individual is not infectious when the test is taken and for a short time afterwards. Evidence suggests that vaccination reduces the likelihood of infection or transmission by a small degree in the context of the Delta variant, which continues to circulate. Early evidence suggests that vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic infection after two doses is significantly lower against infection by the Omicron variant. However, moderate to high vaccine effectiveness is seen in the early period after a booster dose. Effectiveness is also likely to be higher for preventing severe disease and continues to be vital in response to high levels of cases of the Delta variant.</p><p>Domestic vaccine or test certification will reduce risks in certain settings in comparison with no intervention. However, it will not eliminate the possibility of infectious people attending or transmitting the virus in these settings so individuals should continue to exercise caution.</p> answering member constituency Erewash answering member printed Maggie Throup question first answered 13/01/2022 16:52:22 answering member 4447 label Biography information for Maggie Throup
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1258698

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2020
	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	Food: Advertising
	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 whether plans to introduce (a) advertising restrictions on foods high in fat, salt or sugar and (b) promotional restrictions on foods high in fat, salt or sugar will act as a barrier to new businesses entering the market.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	125948
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>‘Tackling obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives’, published in July, sets out our intention to restrict the advertising and promotion of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).</p><p>An impact assessment was published alongside the 2019 consultation on further advertising restrictions on TV and online. This is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/786554/advertising-consultation-impact-assessment.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/786554/advertising-consultation-impact-assessment.pdf</a></p><p>We published an evidence note alongside the consultation on the proposal to introduce a total restriction of online advertising for HFSS products. This builds on the impact assessment that accompanied the 2019 consultation. This is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/total-restriction-of-online-advertising-for-products-high-in-fat-sugar-and-salt-hfss/evidence-note" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/total-restriction-of-online-advertising-for-products-high-in-fat-sugar-and-salt-hfss/evidence-note</a></p><p>A full public consultation and impact assessment has been carried out for the proposal to restrict the promotion of HFSS foods in stores. The Government’s response to the consultation and the impact assessment will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill grouped question UIN 125950 126198 question first answered 10/12/2020 15:46:49 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1258700

	registered interest
	date	07/12/2020
	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	Food: Advertising
	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 effect of the online advertising ban for foods high in fat, salt or sugar on new businesses entering the market.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	125950
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/12/2020 answer text <p>‘Tackling obesity: empowering adults and children to live healthier lives’, published in July, sets out our intention to restrict the advertising and promotion of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).</p><p>An impact assessment was published alongside the 2019 consultation on further advertising restrictions on TV and online. This is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/786554/advertising-consultation-impact-assessment.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/786554/advertising-consultation-impact-assessment.pdf</a></p><p>We published an evidence note alongside the consultation on the proposal to introduce a total restriction of online advertising for HFSS products. This builds on the impact assessment that accompanied the 2019 consultation. This is available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/total-restriction-of-online-advertising-for-products-high-in-fat-sugar-and-salt-hfss/evidence-note" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/total-restriction-of-online-advertising-for-products-high-in-fat-sugar-and-salt-hfss/evidence-note</a></p><p>A full public consultation and impact assessment has been carried out for the proposal to restrict the promotion of HFSS foods in stores. The Government’s response to the consultation and the impact assessment will be published shortly.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill grouped question UIN 125948 126198 question first answered 10/12/2020 15:46:49 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1672258

	registered interest
	date	22/11/2023
	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	Dementia: Social Clubs
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has taken steps to support social clubs for people with dementia in (a) Romford and (b) England.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	3143
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2023 answer text <p>Whilst the Department does not promote specific clubs or societies for people living with dementia and their carers, we recognise that clubs and societies can be important in supporting people to engage with their community and reduce social isolation.</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s Quality Standard on Dementia, published in June 2019, includes guidelines for offering activities such as exercise, aromatherapy, art, gardening, baking, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, mindfulness, and animal assisted therapy to help promote wellbeing. Local authorities are also required to provide or arrange services that meet the social care needs of the local population, including unpaid carers, under the Care Act 2014.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 28/11/2023 09:41:25 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1433785

	registered interest
	date	21/02/2022
	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	Clubs: Dementia
	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 has taken to support clubs for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as carers of people with those conditions.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	126569
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2022 answer text <p>Whilst the Department does not promote specific clubs or societies for people living with dementia and their carers, we recognise that clubs and societies can be important in supporting people to engage with their community and reduce social isolation.</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s Quality Standard on Dementia published in June 2019 includes guidelines for offering activities such as exercise, aromatherapy, art, gardening, baking, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, mindfulness and animal assisted therapy to help promote wellbeing. Local authorities are also required to provide or arrange services that meet the social care needs of the local population, including carers, under the Care Act 2014.</p><p>We are working with stakeholders and the health and care system to identify and implement actions to support people with dementia and their carers. Later this year we will be setting plans on dementia for England.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan grouped question UIN 126592 question first answered 07/03/2022 12:34:22 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1433817

	registered interest
	date	21/02/2022
	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	Clubs: Dementia
	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 help promote clubs and societies that support people with Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	126592
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2022 answer text <p>Whilst the Department does not promote specific clubs or societies for people living with dementia and their carers, we recognise that clubs and societies can be important in supporting people to engage with their community and reduce social isolation.</p><p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s Quality Standard on Dementia published in June 2019 includes guidelines for offering activities such as exercise, aromatherapy, art, gardening, baking, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, mindfulness and animal assisted therapy to help promote wellbeing. Local authorities are also required to provide or arrange services that meet the social care needs of the local population, including carers, under the Care Act 2014.</p><p>We are working with stakeholders and the health and care system to identify and implement actions to support people with dementia and their carers. Later this year we will be setting plans on dementia for England.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan grouped question UIN 126569 question first answered 07/03/2022 12:34:23 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1697942

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2024
	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	Sickle Cell Diseases: 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 steps she has taken to support (a) research into and (b) treatment of sickle cell disease in (i) England and (ii) Romford constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	19821
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/03/2024 answer text <p>We’re working hard to support research, and provide the best possible care to those living with sickle cell disease (SCD) across the country. The Department funds health and care research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Over the past five financial years, the NIHR has invested more than £8 million in funding and support for SCD research.</p><p>NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is the largest provider of apheresis services, a blood transfusion used to treat SCD. NHSBT will be delivering projects over the next 12 months that will increase both nursing capacity and the physical space in which apheresis occurs. We are also working to increase Ro subtype blood donation numbers, the blood type used to treat SCD, identify opportunities to improve clinical pathways, and deliver world-leading treatments, such as the new blood matching genetic test announced by NHS England earlier this year, which will reduce the risk of side effects and offer more personalised care.</p><p>NHS England’s Chief Executive Officer has committed to improving the treatment and outcomes of patients with SCD, and has commissioned a Sickle Cell Pathway Quality Improvement work package. A quality improvement review of existing processes has led to a range of improvements including awareness, education, and training of both patients and professionals.</p><p>The National Healthcare Inequalities Improvement Programme (HiQiP) has recently introduced a number of initiatives as part of the wider aim of tackling inequalities for people living with SCD. This includes: piloting of urgent and emergency department bypass units in London and Manchester, which will ensure people with SCD with an uncomplicated vaso-occlusive crisis are assessed and given pain relief in a timely manner; the provision of a credit card sized Sickle Cell Alert Card to all people with SCD, to alert medical and clinical staff that the carrier is a registered SCD patient and that they should be managed as a medical emergency; a London wide commissioning for the design and upload of a patient care record onto an interoperable digital platform which, when fully operational, will give clinicians and medical personnel in different regions access to a patient’s personalised care and analgesia record, removing ambiguity on effective treatment; and several products to support the above, including a communications campaign to raise awareness of existing NHS England arrangements to support people with SCD to save money on the costs of regular prescriptions, as well as the Can you tell it's Sickle Cell campaign and an e-learning module, both from NHS England. Further information on the Can you tell it's Sickle Cell campaign and the e-learning module is available respectively, at the following links:</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/06/nhs-launches-lifesaving-sickle-cell-campaign/" target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/2022/06/nhs-launches-lifesaving-sickle-cell-campaign/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/health-inequalities/" target="_blank">https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/health-inequalities/</a></p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 28/03/2024 13:32:36 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

423895

	registered interest
	date	26/10/2015
	answering body	Department of Health
	answering dept id	17
	answering dept short name	Health
	answering dept sort name	Health
	hansard heading	Obesity
	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 obesity.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	13413
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/11/2015 answer text <p>We will put forward our plans to tackle obesity in our childhood obesity strategy in the new year.</p> answering member constituency Battersea answering member printed Jane Ellison question first answered 03/11/2015 16:22:37 answering member 3918 label Biography information for Jane Ellison
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1404419

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2022
	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	Care Homes: Visits
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to ensure that care homes return to unrestricted visiting arrangements.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	107494
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>We will provide an update next steps for visiting arrangements shortly. We regularly review and update guidance to ensure it is necessary and proportionate, considering clinical advice and other priorities such as maintaining safe staffing levels and residents having meaningful contact with loved ones.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 26/01/2022 09:46:24 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1404418

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2022
	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	Care Homes: Coronavirus
	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 merits of changing care home visiting guidance to outbreak management only and to encourage the continuation of testing.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	107493
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>We will announce next steps on visiting arrangements following the removal of ‘Plan B’ measures shortly.</p><p>Due to high community prevalence of COVID-19 and the clinical vulnerability of most people living in care homes, it is necessary to keep some additional measures in place in care homes to keep residents, visitors and staff safe.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 26/01/2022 09:40:17 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell