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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-16more like thismore than 2019-07-16
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Polio 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 International Development, what assessment he has made of the progress of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in eradicating polio globally. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley North remove filter
tabling member printed
Ian Austin more like this
uin 277682 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>In 1988, when the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) was founded, there were 350,000 cases of paralysis from polio every year. In 30 years, with UK support, GPEI has led efforts that have reduced cases of polio by 99%.</p><p> </p><p>DFID closely monitors progress towards eradication through a number of mechanisms including our membership of GPEI’s key governance bodies and our country-level engagement. There has been a slight increase in polio cases this year compared to the last. The last step – reaching all children in inaccessible and often conflict-affected areas – is proving the most difficult. We must remain focussed on completing the task to ensure the benefits to global health are not lost, and that we do not slide back.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T16:21:03.777Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:21:03.777Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1511
label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley more like this
1139435
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-16more like thismore than 2019-07-16
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Post-polio Syndrome: Health 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 and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support people with post-polio syndrome. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley North remove filter
tabling member printed
Ian Austin more like this
uin 277683 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>There is currently no cure for post-polio syndrome. However, support and a range of treatments are available to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Some of the ways in which symptoms may be managed include rest and exercise, mobility aids, weight control and healthy eating, painkilling medication and psychological support.</p><p>As set out in the NHS Long Term Plan, NHS England is taking action in a range of areas to improve the care, treatment and support provided to people with long term conditions, including those with post-polio syndrome. This includes rolling out the NHS Comprehensive Model of Personalised Care across the country, reaching 2.5 million people by 2023/24.</p><p>Further information on treatment and support available to those affected can be found via the National Health Service website at the following link:</p><p><a href="http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-polio-syndrome/treatment/" target="_blank">www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-polio-syndrome/treatment/</a></p>
answering member constituency South Ribble more like this
answering member printed Seema Kennedy more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T15:44:22.607Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T15:44:22.607Z
answering member
4455
label Biography information for Seema Kennedy more like this
tabling member
1511
label Biography information for Lord Austin of Dudley more like this