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1105736

registered interest
date	27/03/2019
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	Opioids: Prescriptions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will list the name and manufacturer of the opioids approved by NICE; and the number of prescriptions for each of those drugs in each year for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	237626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published technology appraisal guidance recommending the use of methadone and buprenorphine for the management of opioid dependence. As this was a multiple technology appraisal, multiple companies were involved - MSD Ltd, Martindale Pharmaceuticals, Mylan, Rosemont Pharmaceuticals, and Thornton and Ross Ltd.</p><p> </p><p>The Department does not hold data on the number of opioid prescriptions. However, NHS Digital holds data based on prescriptions written in the United Kingdom and dispensed in the community in England. This data is available as prescription item level data by presentation for opioid analgesics as listed in the British National Formulary (BNF), which is attached. We do not hold data which identifies the manufacturer of each item dispensed.</p><p> </p><p>There is no central National Health Service collection of information on medicines issued and used in NHS hospitals in England.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 01/04/2019 16:50:26 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage attachment 1 file name 237626 table formatted.xlsx title Prescriptions for opioid analgesics
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1091315

registered interest
date	19/03/2019
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	Mental Illness: Children and Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to NHS Digital publication Mental Health of Children and Young People in England 2017, what assessment he has made of the factors influencing the upward trend of 5-15 year olds reporting at least one mental health disorder.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	234109
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2019 answer text <p>The Mental Health of Children and Young People in England (2017) prevalence survey shows a slight rise in the prevalence of mental health conditions in children and young people, from 10.1% in 2004 to 11.2% in 2017.</p><p> </p><p>Protecting the mental health of our children and young people is a top priority for this Government and is a core part of the NHS Long Term Plan. The recent Children and Young People’s Mental Health Green Paper aims to improve provision of mental health support for all children and young people, and the proposals are based on evidence of what we know is driving the rising demand for children and young people’s mental health services. We will test, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the core proposals to ensure we learn from what works.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 25/03/2019 13:31:59 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price previous answer version 109604 answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1088329

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
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	Health: Students
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 the Government is taking to reduce the prevelance of (a) stress, (b) loneliness, (c) anxiety, and (d) substance misuse among undergraduate students.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	231917
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2019 answer text <p>The Department of Health and Social Care is working closely with the Department for Education to improve the mental health of undergraduate students. Our joint document, ‘Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision: a green paper’, includes a commitment to build a new national strategic partnership with key stakeholders to improve the mental health of 16 to 25 year olds in schools, colleges and universities, by facilitating coordinated action, experimentation and robust evaluation on leadership, prevention and improved data collection.</p><p>To support this, the NHS Long Term Plan commits to a comprehensive expansion of mental health services, including a new approach to mental health services for people aged 18-25, supporting transitions to college and to adulthood, with services being adapted to create a comprehensive offer for 0-25-year olds.</p><p>NHS England is working closely with Universities UK through the Mental Health in Higher Education programme to build the capability and capacity of universities to improve student welfare services and improve access to mental health services for the student population, including focusing on suicide reduction, and improving access to psychological therapies to support treat students suffering from stress and anxiety.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 18/03/2019 14:21:04 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1082707

registered interest
date	06/03/2019
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	Health and Care Professions Council: Fees and Charges
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 staffing levels of the changes to the Health and Care Professions Council registration fees from October 2019.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	229129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2019 answer text <p>Following public consultation, the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) is planning to raise its annual fees by £16. If adopted, the HCPC’s annual registration fee will rise from £90 to £106 a year from October 2019. The HCPC registration fees will remain the lowest of any of the United Kingdom-wide health and care regulators. Registration fees are tax-deductible and this fee rise will amount to just over £1 a month extra for most of the HCPC’s registrants.</p><p> </p><p>The Government has made no assessment of the potential effect on staffing levels of the changes to the HCPC’s registration fees from October 2019. The HCPC is independent of Government, funded by registrants’ fees on a costs recovery basis.</p> answering member constituency Wimbledon answering member printed Stephen Hammond question first answered 11/03/2019 17:18:27 answering member 1585 label Biography information for Stephen Hammond
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1064325

registered interest
date	20/02/2019
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	Microbiology
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 microbiota assessments as an adjunct to (a) physical examinations, and (b) mental health examination on the accuracy of medical diagnoses.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	223799
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including on the microbiome/microbota. 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 evidence on the use of microbiota to improve diagnosis for a range of conditions is currently the subject of active research. The NIHR has directly funded and supported research studies on the microbiota and microbiome totalling £23.8 million in since 2011/12.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 25/02/2019 14:52:50 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1061290

registered interest
date	14/02/2019
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	Cosmetics: Health Hazards
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 health implications of long-term use of talcum powder in (a) infants and (b) adults.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	221645
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2019 answer text <p>Public Health England has not made an assessment of the health implications for the long-term use of talcum powder in infants or adults.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 22/02/2019 14:53:08 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1061292

registered interest
date	14/02/2019
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	Microbiology
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 use of microbiota assessments in the diagnosis of (a) ME/ CFS and (b) fibromyalgia.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	221646
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department funds research through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health, including diagnosis for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia. 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>Diagnosing both ME/CFS and fibromyalgia can be difficult as there is no specific diagnostic test that can be used, and the symptoms can vary from person to person. Diagnosis is usually made by taking a medical history, checking symptoms and carrying out a physical examination. Other tests may be used to rule out medical conditions with similar symptoms. The NIHR has funded projects on ME/CFS and fibromyalgia totalling £4.3 million in the last five years (£2.5 million for ME/CFS and £1.8 million for fibromyalgia) some of which relate to educating general practitioners about diagnosis.</p> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 19/02/2019 14:30:21 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1055281

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
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	Suicide
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will list the (a) Government departments, b) executive agencies and (c) non-departmental public bodies that have contributed to the Cross-Government Suicide Prevention Plan.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	216975
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>In 2018, the Department of Health and Social Care established a National Suicide Prevention Strategy Delivery Group (NSPSDG). The NSPSDG has developed the Cross-Government Suicide Prevention Workplan, which we published last month, and will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the Workplan. Further information is available at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/suicide-prevention-cross-government-plan" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/suicide-prevention-cross-government-plan</a></p><p> </p><p>The NSPSDG comprises lead policy officials across Government and delivery agencies, including the voluntary and charitable sector through the National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA), including:</p><p>- Department of Health and Social Care;</p><p>- Public Health England;</p><p>- NHS England/ NHS Improvement (joint representative);</p><p>- Care Quality Commission;</p><p>- Ministry of Justice;</p><p>- Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service;</p><p>- Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody;</p><p>- Office for National Statistics;</p><p>- Home Office;</p><p>- Department for Education;</p><p>- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government;</p><p>- Department for Work and Pensions;</p><p>- Department for Transport;</p><p>- Health Education England;</p><p>- Highways England;</p><p>- Chief Coroner’s Office;</p><p>- Government Equalities Office;</p><p>- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;</p><p>- British Transport Police;</p><p>- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport;</p><p>- Local Government Association;</p><p>- Association of Directors of Public Health; and</p><p>- National Suicide Prevention Alliance.</p><p> </p><p>The membership of the NSPSDG will be reviewed regularly to ensure that it continues to reflect the strategic direction and priorities of the strategy. The Delivery Group will ensure that the Suicide Prevention Workplan is implemented and continues to evolve as new actions to prevent suicide are identified.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 08/02/2019 12:45:37 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1054873

registered interest
date	04/02/2019
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	Suicide: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what asssessment he has made of the factors affecting adolescent suicide rates in each of the last 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	216153
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/02/2019 answer text <p>The Office for National Statistics publishes data on suicide registrations, including in children and young people. The latest suicide registrations data for 2017 was published in September 2018 at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/suicidesintheunitedkingdom/2017registrations" target="_blank">https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/deaths/bulletins/suicidesintheunitedkingdom/2017registrations</a></p><p> </p><p>Although relatively rare, the number of suicides amongst children and young people remains a concern. The reasons why people take their life are often complex and may not be down to a single factor.</p><p> </p><p>The National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health has published two reports into suicide in young people under 25 at the following links:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.hqip.org.uk/resource/report-suicide-by-children-and-young-people-in-england/#.XFquKm3FJPZ" target="_blank">https://www.hqip.org.uk/resource/report-suicide-by-children-and-young-people-in-england/#.XFquKm3FJPZ</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.hqip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/8iQSvI.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.hqip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/8iQSvI.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>We continue to fund the Multi-Centre Study of Self-harm, which is the most in-depth analysis and monitoring of self-harming trends in England. Self-harm is a key risk factor for suicide.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 07/02/2019 15:40:34 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane

1046098

registered interest
date	22/01/2019
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	Mental Health Services: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of mental health counsellors who have undertaken Improving Access to Psychological Therapies training in each year for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Vale of Clwyd
tabling member printed	Chris Ruane
uin	211179
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The information is not available in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Thurrock answering member printed Jackie Doyle-Price question first answered 28/01/2019 14:51:13 answering member 4065 label Biography information for Dame Jackie Doyle-Price
tabling member	534 label Biography information for Chris Ruane