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78956
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-18more like thismore than 2014-07-18
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 Accident and Emergency Departments more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to take action to improve accident and emergency unit waiting times, in the light of reported missed targets over the last year. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
uin HL1273 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>National Health Service accident and emergency (A&amp;E) departments are measured against a standard that at least 95% of patients should be admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours of arrival. The standard applies to all types of (A&amp;E) departments, including major (A&amp;E) departments, minor injury units, and walk-in centres.</p><p> </p><p>This standard was met in all four quarters and for the whole of 2013-14, with performance at 95.7% for the year. It has been met for the first quarter (April to June) of 2014-15, with performance at 95.1%.</p><p> </p><p>There were 21.8 million attendances at (A&amp;E) departments in 2013-14 compared to 20.5 million in 2009-10, and in the face of rising demand not all patients are receiving care within the standard. NHS England, the NHS Trust Development Authority and Monitor are working with the most challenged providers and commissioners. £400 million has been made available this year to ensure local urgent and emergency care services are sustainable and prepared for winter.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T16:29:07.1927159Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T16:29:07.1927159Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
78867
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
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 King's College London more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of proposals by King's College London to reduce scientific staff posts in the South London<i></i>and Maudsley<i></i>catchment area by 10 to 15 per cent in (1) clinical services, (2) autism research, and (3) mental health research.<i></i> more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Browning more like this
uin HL1257 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>It is not for the Government but for local hospitals to decide how many staff they employ. Local National Health Service organisations are best placed to determine the skill mix of their workforce and must have freedom to deploy staff in ways appropriate for their locality.</p><p> </p><p>Safe staffing is not solely about numbers, but also importantly about the quality of care patients receive and how staff spend their time.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T16:28:07.6607734Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T16:28:07.6607734Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
236
label Biography information for Baroness Browning more like this
78314
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-16more like thismore than 2014-07-16
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 Hearing Aids more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for providing hearing aids free at the point of delivery to people with mild to moderate hearing loss. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Howe of Idlicote more like this
uin HL1204 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>The Government has not undertaken any assessments of this kind. Local commissioners are responsible for commissioning the provision of hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss, based on the needs of their local population. In doing so, they will take into consideration assessments of local need and any relevant clinical guidance, which may include guidance from appropriate national bodies such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T16:26:57.6431228Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T16:26:57.6431228Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3610
label Biography information for Baroness Howe of Idlicote more like this
78224
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 Human Papillomavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans, if any, they have to introduce the human papilloma virus vaccine for boys. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
uin HL1119 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the Government’s expert advisers on immunisation matters, has set up a human papillomavirus (HPV) sub-committee to consider a number of key issues around HPV vaccination, including vaccinating men who have sex with men (MSM) and potential extension of the current programme to include adolescent boys.</p><p> </p><p>The HPV sub-committee will report its findings to the JCVI following consideration of studies by Public Health England on the impact and cost-effectiveness of extending HPV vaccination to MSM or adolescent boys. It is expected that the MSM modelling study will be completed at the end of 2014 at the earliest, and the adolescent boys modelling study will be completed at the end of 2015 at the earliest</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The Department will consider carefully the advice from the JCVI once it has completed its assessment.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:33:02.9925206Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:33:02.9925206Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
78225
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 Human Papillomavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the care received by girls suffering from vaccine injury related to the human papilloma virus vaccine. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
uin HL1120 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p>The Department has not made such an assessment. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has closely evaluated the safety of Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine since introduction in the national immunisation programme in 2008. In September 2012 the MHRA sought advice from the Commission on Human Medicines (CHM) on the safety of HPV vaccine, which advised that no new safety concerns have been identified and the balance of risks and benefits of the vaccine remains positive.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The MHRA reviews are available on the MHRA website:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.mhra.gov.uk/HPVvaccine" target="_blank">www.mhra.gov.uk/HPVvaccine</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The MHRA continues to closely evaluate the safety of Gardasil HPV vaccine since it replaced Cervarix in 2012.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:32:18.1274637Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:32:18.1274637Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
78226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 Sickle Cell Diseases more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many patients in each parliamentary constituency have sickle cell disease. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
uin HL1121 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p>The vast majority of sickle cell disease (SCD) affected children born in England are identified by the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening programme, and other patients may present through migration or late diagnosis</p><p> </p><p>SCD is a lifelong condition, and NHS England provides high quality care for patients with SCD as part of its specialised commissioning responsibilities. NHS England’s Haemaglobinopathies service specification clearly sets out what providers must have in place for providers to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services.</p><p> </p><p>Although SCD patient care will be coordinated by a Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Centre (SHC), the majority of care may be delivered outside of the SHC by a range of providers. The configuration of care provision will be based on local prevalence, expertise and availability of service providers, and this may include acute hospitals, community care, primary care and the voluntary sector.</p><p> </p><p>Information concerning the number of SCD patients in each parliamentary constituency is not collected. However, NHS England’s service specification sets out that there are around 15,000 patients with SCD living in England at present. In England SCD occurs predominantly, but not exclusively, in ethnic minority communities. It is the most common inherited condition in England and around 350 babies with SCD are born each year.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
grouped question UIN
HL1122 more like this
HL1123 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:31:24.3462502Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:31:24.3462502Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
78227
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 Sickle Cell Diseases more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what trends they have identified in the prevalence of sickle cell disease in the United Kingdom over the last 10 years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
uin HL1122 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p>The vast majority of sickle cell disease (SCD) affected children born in England are identified by the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening programme, and other patients may present through migration or late diagnosis</p><p> </p><p>SCD is a lifelong condition, and NHS England provides high quality care for patients with SCD as part of its specialised commissioning responsibilities. NHS England’s Haemaglobinopathies service specification clearly sets out what providers must have in place for providers to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services.</p><p> </p><p>Although SCD patient care will be coordinated by a Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Centre (SHC), the majority of care may be delivered outside of the SHC by a range of providers. The configuration of care provision will be based on local prevalence, expertise and availability of service providers, and this may include acute hospitals, community care, primary care and the voluntary sector.</p><p> </p><p>Information concerning the number of SCD patients in each parliamentary constituency is not collected. However, NHS England’s service specification sets out that there are around 15,000 patients with SCD living in England at present. In England SCD occurs predominantly, but not exclusively, in ethnic minority communities. It is the most common inherited condition in England and around 350 babies with SCD are born each year.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
grouped question UIN
HL1121 more like this
HL1123 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:31:24.4263331Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:31:24.4263331Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
78228
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 Sickle Cell Diseases more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their strategy towards the treatment of sickle cell disease. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
uin HL1123 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p>The vast majority of sickle cell disease (SCD) affected children born in England are identified by the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening programme, and other patients may present through migration or late diagnosis</p><p> </p><p>SCD is a lifelong condition, and NHS England provides high quality care for patients with SCD as part of its specialised commissioning responsibilities. NHS England’s Haemaglobinopathies service specification clearly sets out what providers must have in place for providers to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services.</p><p> </p><p>Although SCD patient care will be coordinated by a Specialist Haemoglobinopathy Centre (SHC), the majority of care may be delivered outside of the SHC by a range of providers. The configuration of care provision will be based on local prevalence, expertise and availability of service providers, and this may include acute hospitals, community care, primary care and the voluntary sector.</p><p> </p><p>Information concerning the number of SCD patients in each parliamentary constituency is not collected. However, NHS England’s service specification sets out that there are around 15,000 patients with SCD living in England at present. In England SCD occurs predominantly, but not exclusively, in ethnic minority communities. It is the most common inherited condition in England and around 350 babies with SCD are born each year.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
grouped question UIN
HL1121 more like this
HL1122 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:31:23.7201791Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:31:23.7201791Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
2024
label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath more like this
78233
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much has been spent on research into the causes of, and treatment and cure for, motor neurone disease by all publicly funded departments and bodies in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
uin HL1128 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p> </p><p>The following table shows expenditure on research on motor neurone disease (MND) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS - a sub type of MND) by the Medical Research Council and by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) through its research programmes, research centres and units, and research fellowships.</p><p> </p><p>£ million</p><p><em> </em></p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>2013-14</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medical Research Council</p></td><td><p>7.5</p></td><td><p>4.2</p></td><td><p>4.1</p></td><td><p>n/a</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>National Institute for Health Research</p></td><td><p>0.1</p></td><td><p>0.4</p></td><td><p>0.7</p></td><td><p>0.5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>7.6</p></td><td><p>4.6</p></td><td><p>4.8</p></td><td><p>n/a</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Total spend by the NIHR on MND/ALS is higher than this because expenditure by the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) on this topic cannot be disaggregated from total CRN expenditure.</p>
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:25:56.3724795Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:25:56.3724795Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
579
label Biography information for Lord Foulkes of Cumnock more like this
78256
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-15more like thismore than 2014-07-15
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 Prescriptions more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of physiotherapists and podiatrists being trained as independent prescribers, what progress is being made to extend prescribing to include other groups of allied health professionals. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Golding more like this
uin HL1151 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answer text <p>NHS England is working closely with the relevant professional bodies and the Department to keep the case for any further expansion of prescribing responsibilities for the allied health professions under review.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe remove filter
question first answered
less than 2014-07-22T16:25:46.0111574Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-22T16:25:46.0111574Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
281
label Biography information for Baroness Golding more like this