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448155
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-27more like thismore than 2016-01-27
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 remove filter
hansard heading NHS: Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership 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 why they have refused to disclose legal advice regarding the impact of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership on the NHS. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL5545 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-10more like thismore than 2016-02-10
answer text <p>The Government considered the information referred to be exempt from release on the basis that it is subject to legal professional privilege.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-10T17:27:38.983Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-10T17:27:38.983Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
448159
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-01-27more like thismore than 2016-01-27
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 remove filter
hansard heading Mental Illness: Health Education 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 they are supporting and promoting the #itaffectsme campaign, which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues and their prevalence. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL5549 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-02-09more like thismore than 2016-02-09
answer text <p>This Government is working to reduce stigma around mental health and supports all campaigns, including #itaffectsme, in this area. Any campaign, such as #itaffectsme, which raises awareness in mental health issues, is welcomed. In his speech announcing almost a billion pounds in investment into mental health services on 11 January, the Prime Minister recognised the need to reduce the stigma around mental illness. He said that, ‘as a country, we need to be far more mature about this. Less hushed tones, less whispering; more frank and open discussion. We need to take away that shame, that embarrassment, let people know that they’re not in this alone’.</p><p><br> We continue to provide financial support to the Time to Change programme which works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health and to encourage people to talk about mental health issues and seek help when needed. We are working with the programme and funders to develop the next stage of the programme.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-02-09T15:51:25.29Zmore like thismore than 2016-02-09T15:51:25.29Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
388032
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-07more like thismore than 2015-07-07
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 remove filter
hansard heading Social Services: Apprentices 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 they plan to encourage young people to take up social care apprenticeships. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL1158 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-20more like thismore than 2015-07-20
answer text <p>The Department is committed to supporting the social care apprenticeships programme. A recruitment and retention strategy launched by the Department in September 2014 focuses on apprenticeships and other innovative programmes to attract younger people into careers in adult social care. A copy is attached.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>These include: the care ambassadors service supporting frontline care staff, to visit schools, colleges and job centres and inspire others; Sector Route-Way and Work Academy which provide experience of working in care, and develops skills; and the Traineeship initiative which is a training programme to provide young people with skills and work experience to find employment or progress onto an apprenticeship.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Department’s delivery partner, Skills for Care, has also produced guidance for social care employers on the employment of 16 – 18 year olds and is developing projects with local authorities to encourage recruitment of young people into apprenticeships in social care.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-20T10:44:07.62Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-20T10:44:07.62Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
attachment
1
file name recruitment-and-retention-strategy-2014---2017.pdf more like this
title Recruitment and Retention Strategy more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
388033
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-07more like thismore than 2015-07-07
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 remove filter
hansard heading Medicine: Research 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 a global fund to support research into antibiotics, Ebola and other neglected diseases. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL1159 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-20more like thismore than 2015-07-20
answer text <p>The global funding of research and development of new antibiotics is part of the Independent review announced by the Prime Minister in June 2014 and chaired by Lord O’Neill of Gatley. The review is analysing the economics underlying all stages of the research and development of new antimicrobials and will propose concrete actions to tackle these internationally. The final recommendations from the review will be published in summer 2016.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are now 15 vaccines under development for Ebola across the world. The Department for International Development, in partnership with the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council, has supported the Phase 1 clinical trial of a vaccine candidate, and funded a number of other areas of Ebola research, through the Research for Health in Humanitarian Crises programme.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The United Kingdom is also providing over £10 million annually for research into neglected tropical diseases. This is through a range of initiatives, including development of new treatment and diagnostic products, as well as implementation research. Examples of products resulting from the research in recent years include the first ever rapid diagnostic test and the first new, improved treatment option for sleeping sickness.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-20T15:39:50.013Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-20T15:39:50.013Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
384470
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-22more like thismore than 2015-06-22
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 remove filter
hansard heading Eating Disorders 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 steps they are taking to improve NHS treatment for patients with eating disorders. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL681 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-02more like thismore than 2015-07-02
answer text <p>As part of the Autumn Statement 2014, investment of £30 million per year until 2020 was announced to improve services for children and young people with mental health problems in England, placing a particular emphasis on eating disorders.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To improve access to eating disorder services, NHS England is leading the development of an Access and Waiting Time Standard which is expected to be introduced in April 2016.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-02T15:44:57.473Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-02T15:44:57.473Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
384473
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-22more like thismore than 2015-06-22
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 remove filter
hansard heading Asthma: Drugs 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 steps they are taking to ensure that patients with asthma receive the right medication. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL684 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-29more like thismore than 2015-06-29
answer text <p>The NHS mandate for 2015-16 says that every patient with a long-term condition, including asthma and other respiratory conditions, should be offered a personalised care action plan. They and their families or carers should know the right medications to use at the right times and how to use them, and to understand the importance of monitoring their condition and how to do this.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-29T14:51:48.807Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-29T14:51:48.807Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
381025
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-15more like thismore than 2015-06-15
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 remove filter
hansard heading Exercise 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 they plan actively to promote physical activity in the light of reports that cities that do so experience increases in retail activity and revenue, and lower healthcare and crime costs. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL473 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-23more like thismore than 2015-06-23
answer text <p>The Government recognises the health, economic and social benefits to individuals, communities and the nation of increasing physical activity levels. Through the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework, local authorities are encouraged to ensure development plans and proposals promote active, healthy lifestyles and well-being including active travel, like cycling and walking, and access to high quality open space and sport and recreation facilities. It is for local authorities, as statutory planning bodies, to determine how best to apply this guidance in their own area.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-23T16:04:12.72Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-23T16:04:12.72Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
381026
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-15more like thismore than 2015-06-15
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 remove filter
hansard heading Pregnancy: Exercise 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 they plan to raise awareness earlier in pregnancy of the importance of exercise, in particular in reducing the risk of diabetes and improving babies' health. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL474 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-25more like thismore than 2015-06-25
answer text <p>Public Health England’s Start4Life Information Service for Parents (ISP) provides help and advice to encourage pregnant women to develop behaviours that support a healthy pregnancy and healthy start for babies.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Start4Life provides essential information and free tools on healthy eating, keeping active, vitamin supplement and breastfeeding. The Start4Life ISP sends regular texts and emails detailing baby’s development through pregnancy and up to 42 months, and currently includes information from 11 weeks gestation onwards on the importance of being active during pregnancy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Get Going tool developed by Change4Life, helps mums keep moving by providing a personalised activity plan to suit every level of fitness.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-25T13:19:26.937Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-25T13:19:26.937Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
381027
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-15more like thismore than 2015-06-15
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 remove filter
hansard heading Insomnia 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 measures they are taking to increase the availability of therapy for insomnia patients. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL475 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-29more like thismore than 2015-06-29
answer text <p>The National Institute for Health Care Excellence (NICE) has produced a Clinical Knowledge Summary (CKS) to support clinicians in the management of both short-term and long-term insomnia. The choice of management strategy will depend upon certain considerations, such as the duration and nature of the presenting symptoms as well the role of any pre-existing medical conditions a patient may have. Advice on appropriate routines and behaviours to encourage good sleep, such as avoiding coffee and other stimulants, should also be a key element to the overall strategy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Pharmacological interventions should only be prescribed for short durations and usually only when daytime impairment is severe. The guidance makes clear that for patients suffering from insomnia for over four weeks a referral to a cognitive behavioural therapy service should be considered. Where symptoms persist the guidance recommends referral to a sleep clinic or specialist with expertise in sleep medicine. The NICE CKS can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><a href="http://cks.nice.org.uk/insomnia" target="_blank">http://cks.nice.org.uk/insomnia</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This information is only available as a web link.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-29T14:42:59.933Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-29T14:42:59.933Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
381028
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-15more like thismore than 2015-06-15
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 remove filter
hansard heading Mental Health Services: Young People 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 steps they are taking to improve mental health services for teenagers. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Taylor of Warwick remove filter
uin HL476 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-06-23more like thismore than 2015-06-23
answer text <p>This Government is committed to improving mental health services for teenagers as part of our focus on children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The Department is working with NHS England and other partners to drive forward system wide, sustainable transformation to improve the support offered to children and young people.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We are already making progress in a number of areas including:</p><p> </p><p>- the extension and expansion of the children and young people’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme;</p><p> </p><p>- the commissioning of a new prevalence survey on mental health problems in children and young people; and</p><p> </p><p>- joint training and piloting of staff in schools and local mental health services to strengthen the mental health support and advice available in schools.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, NHS England is leading work to develop new access and waiting time standards for eating disorder services.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-06-23T16:05:53.903Zmore like thismore than 2015-06-23T16:05:53.903Z
answering member
127
label Biography information for Lord Prior of Brampton more like this
tabling member
1796
label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this