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984598

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
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: Prisoners
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the provision of mental health services available to prisoners.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	177271
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>Improving the physical and mental health of people in prison is a top priority for this Government. It is recognised that there are large numbers of people in prison with mental ill health, and it is essential that they are treated in the most appropriate environment for their needs.</p><p> </p><p>When people do go to prison, they should receive the same standard and access to National Health Service healthcare treatments and care as people in the community.</p><p> </p><p>Since April 2013, NHS England has commissioned health services for prisoners in England. Public Health England guidance supports NHS England commissioners and health care providers to undertake Health Needs Assessments which are a method for reviewing the health issues facing the prison population. The guidance advises that Health Needs Assessments are undertaken every three years, with an annual ‘refresh’.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England is working with partners in Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and Public Health England to improve and redesign services for people in prison with mental health needs. This includes revising approaches to secure hospital transfers under sections 48 and 49 of the Mental Health Act 1983 when a person needs to be in a hospital setting for their mental health. NHS England is reviewing the mental health service specification for prisons, in line with the commitment set out in the Next Steps for the Five Year Forward View.</p><p> </p><p>It is important to ensure that care started in prison can be continued on release into the community. Enabling offenders to access necessary treatment and support is vital to reduce reoffending. Progress has been made in this area and general practitioner (GP) practices are now required to pre-register prisoners prior to their release.</p><p> </p><p>This is further aided by work on the Health and Justice Information System. From 2019, NHS England will introduce the system to enable patient data to be shared with community services for the first time. This means that on release from prison, the patients up-to-date clinical record can be transferred to the GP with whom the person registers. This information sharing is key to ensuring continuity of care.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 17/10/2018 13:23:57 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

984599

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
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	General Practitioners: Attendance
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 cost of missed GP appointments to the NHS in (a) Medway and (b) England in the most recent year for which data is available.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	177272
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>Information on the number and cost of missed general practitioner (GP) appointments is not collected or held centrally. Costs associated with GP appointments are determined by a range of locally determined factors including appointment duration, the workforce requirement and the clinical complexity of each appointment.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England advises that Medway Clinical Commissioning Group is taking forward a number of initiatives to reduce missed GP appointments, including encouraging patients to sign-up to a text message service, and to make greater use of its Patient Online app and website; as well as working with practices to agree guidance on managing Do Not Attends.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 17/10/2018 13:45:53 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

984600

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
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	Bereavement Counselling: Perinatal Mortality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps his Department has taken to improve bereavement care following baby loss.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	177273
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>All bereaved parents, following baby loss, should be offered the same high standard of care and support in an appropriate environment. That is why the Government recently announced over £100,000 of funding for Sands, the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death charity, to continue the roll-out of the National Bereavement Care Pathway for 2018/19. This builds upon £50,000 of start-up funding and is in response to the great strides the project is making.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2010, Government has invested nearly £40 million in the National Health Service to improve birthing environments and this included better bereavement rooms and quiet area spaces at nearly 40 hospitals to support bereaved families.</p> answering member constituency West Suffolk answering member printed Matt Hancock question first answered 17/10/2018 13:19:19 answering member 4070 label Biography information for Matt Hancock
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

984601

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept id	201
answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
hansard heading	Self-employed
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps his Department is taking to support the self-employed in (a) Kent, (b) Medway and (c) England.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	177274
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>Our Industrial Strategy sets out our long-term plan to support entrepreneurs starting and growing a business.</p><p> </p><p>The Kent and Medway Growth Hub provides a range of support for people looking to start and grow their business. Through the 38 local Growth Hubs, self-employed business people can access tailored advice and support - including learning about improving business planning, accounting, marketing and procurement. For example, Medway Council fund a free three-day workshop that provides people with the key things you need to know about starting their own business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Access to finance is also important. Since March 2012, the Start Up Loans Company, part of the Government-owned British Business Bank, has provided over 1,000 loans worth just under £7 million to start-up businesses in Kent and over £800,000 to businesses in Medway.</p><p> </p><p>Government are supporting the self employed more broadly, such as self-employed mothers who qualify for Maternity Allowance are also now able to share parental leave and pay with an employed father or partner. In addition, the Government has increased the personal allowance from £11,500 to £11,850 (benefiting employed and self-employed taxpayers) and self-employed people are now able to build their entitlement to the new State Pension at the same rate as employed people.</p> answering member constituency Rochester and Strood answering member printed Kelly Tolhurst question first answered 17/10/2018 15:43:29 answering member 4487 label Biography information for Kelly Tolhurst
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

984602

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
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	Neuroblastoma
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 raise public awareness of neuroblastoma.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	177275
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>Public Health England’s Be Clear on Cancer campaigns aim to help improve earlier diagnosis of cancer by raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of specific cancers and encouraging those with symptoms to see their doctor promptly. The decision on which cancers should be the focus of Be Clear on Cancer campaigns is informed by a steering group, whose members include primary and secondary care clinicians and key voluntary sector organisations.</p><p> </p><p>A number of factors are taken into account when deciding which campaigns to develop and run, with the main criteria being the scope to save lives through earlier diagnosis and whether the cancer has a clear and specific early sign or symptom that the general public can act upon should it arise.</p><p> </p><p>Be Clear on Cancer campaigns do not currently include neuroblastoma. There are currently no plans to include neuroblastoma, however decisions on which cancers to campaign on is under constant review by the steering group, informed by the available data and medical information resources.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 17/10/2018 13:46:40 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

984603

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
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	Neuroblastoma: 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 recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of funding for neuroblastoma research.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	177276
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2018 answer text <p>Research is crucial in the fight against cancer. That is why the Department invests £1 billion per year in health research through the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).</p><p>NIHR cancer research expenditure has risen from £101 million in 2010/11 to £137 million in 2016/17. This constitutes the largest investment in a disease area.</p><p> </p><p>The NIHR has spent approximately £5 million on neuroblastoma research covering the period 2011 - present. The following table provides an annual breakdown:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2011/12</p></td><td><p>2012/13</p></td><td><p>2013/14</p></td><td><p>2014/15</p></td><td><p>2015/16</p></td><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>2017/18</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£342,769</p></td><td><p>£424,732</p></td><td><p>£643,040</p></td><td><p>£890,394</p></td><td><p>£942,990</p></td><td><p>£1,264,231</p></td><td><p>£523,260</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>In May the Government announced £40 million over the next five years for brain tumour research as part of the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission. Funding will be invested through the NIHR to support a wide range of research to support the translation of laboratory discoveries into treatments and better care for patients. We are relying on researchers to submit high-quality research proposals in this very difficult area. To encourage such applications we have released a NIHR Highlight Notice on brain tumour research asking research teams to submit collaborative applications building on recent initiatives and investments.</p><p> </p><p>The NIHR welcomes funding applications for research into any aspect of human health. 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> answering member constituency Gosport answering member printed Caroline Dinenage question first answered 17/10/2018 13:17:28 answering member 4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

969143

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Football: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to support women's football in (a) Kent and (b) England.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	171356
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2018 answer text <p>The government’s sport strategy “Sporting Future” highlighted the importance of focusing on groups that are less likely to take part in sport and physical activity, including women and girls.</p><p> </p><p>Sport England, government’s arm’s length body for community sport, funds the Football Association (FA) to encourage participation in the women’s game, both in developing talented women and girls as well as supporting participation at the grassroots. For 2017-2021 Sport England awarded The FA £14.6m. This investment includes funding for programmes like ‘Grow the Game’ aimed at supporting new women’s and disability teams.</p><p> </p><p>The FA has partnered with Sport England’s “This Girl Can” campaign, to encourage more women and girls to get involved with the sport across the country. In Kent, Sport England funding has helped Kent FA start the Player Development Centre which has seen many girls receive extra coaching opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>Government supports the FA’s bid to host the UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 finals in England which will hopefully inspire the next generation of young female players.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch grouped question UIN 171357 question first answered 12/09/2018 15:35:42 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

969238

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Football: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps his Department is taking to promote women's football in (a) Kent and (b) England.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	171357
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2018 answer text <p>The government’s sport strategy “Sporting Future” highlighted the importance of focusing on groups that are less likely to take part in sport and physical activity, including women and girls.</p><p> </p><p>Sport England, government’s arm’s length body for community sport, funds the Football Association (FA) to encourage participation in the women’s game, both in developing talented women and girls as well as supporting participation at the grassroots. For 2017-2021 Sport England awarded The FA £14.6m. This investment includes funding for programmes like ‘Grow the Game’ aimed at supporting new women’s and disability teams.</p><p> </p><p>The FA has partnered with Sport England’s “This Girl Can” campaign, to encourage more women and girls to get involved with the sport across the country. In Kent, Sport England funding has helped Kent FA start the Player Development Centre which has seen many girls receive extra coaching opportunities.</p><p> </p><p>Government supports the FA’s bid to host the UEFA Women’s Euro 2021 finals in England which will hopefully inspire the next generation of young female players.</p> answering member constituency Chatham and Aylesford answering member printed Tracey Crouch grouped question UIN 171356 question first answered 12/09/2018 15:35:42 answering member 3950 label Biography information for Dame Tracey Crouch
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

969242

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
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	Dental Services: Kent
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve access to NHS dental services in (a) Medway and (b) Kent.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	171358
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>Nationally, access to National Health Service primary care dental services remains high. In the 24 month period ending 30 June 2018, 22.1 million adults were seen by an NHS dentist and 6.9 million children were seen by an NHS dentist in the 12 month period ending 30 June 2018.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has a legal duty to commission NHS dental services to meet the needs of the local population and to help patients who cannot find a local dentist.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England South East region has carried out a health needs analysis to identify the areas of greatest need for additional NHS dental services.</p><p> </p><p>The Department and NHS England are continuing to test a new way of providing NHS dental services which aims to further improve oral health and increase access. NHS England’s Starting Well programme is also aiming to improve access for young children, most at risk of tooth decay, who are not currently under the care of a dentist.</p> answering member constituency Winchester answering member printed Steve Brine question first answered 13/09/2018 16:25:12 answering member 4067 label Biography information for Steve Brine
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti

969245

registered interest
date	06/09/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Tuberculosis
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much her Department is allocating to the global effort to tackle tuberculosis in the current Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Gillingham and Rainham
tabling member printed	Rehman Chishti
uin	171359
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>DFID supports tuberculosis (TB) control through bilateral and multilateral channels. The Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria is the principal mechanism the UK uses to finance our contribution to combat TB. We have pledged up to £1.2 billion for 2017-2019 to the Global Fund.</p><p> </p><p>Our purely bilateral spending on TB control for 2016, which we publish by calendar year, was £2.6m. Data beyond 2016 has not yet been published.</p><p> </p><p>These figures do not capture all our spending on TB control, which benefits from our sizeable investment in global health research, cross health sector global and country programmes and our large investment in many health UN agencies.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 13/09/2018 15:47:16 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	3987 label Biography information for Rehman Chishti