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1242898

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	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: Coronavirus
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when GP surgeries will resume face to face consultations.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	102762
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>General practice is open and people should continue to access services by phone, online or in person.</p><p>On 31 August, NHS England and NHS Improvement issued guidance stating that general practitioner (GP) practices must offer face-to-face appointments at surgeries and continue to use remote triage, video, online and telephone consultations where appropriate – whilst also considering those unable to access or engage with digital services. On 14 September, NHS England and NHS Improvement wrote to GPs and their commissioners reiterating the importance of providing face to face appointments for those who need them and shared a communications toolkit designed to support clear communication with patients about how they can access the right type of appointment.</p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 22/10/2020 14:21:43 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1242900

	registered interest
	date	13/10/2020
	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	Coronavirus: Protective Clothing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to review the decision to require individuals to wear face coverings in places of worship during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	102763
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2020 answer text <p>Members of the public must wear a face covering in a range of indoor public settings in England, which includes places of worship.</p><p>The wearing of face covering does not replace or change existing advice on other measures – such as hand washing, social distancing and self-isolation – which remain more important (because of stronger evidence and larger effects).</p><p>The Government is committed to following the evidence and will keep reviewing evidence from around the world and update our position as and when needed.</p><p>Guidance around using places of worship safely during the pandemic can be found online at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-the-safe-use-of-places-of-worship-during-the-pandemic-from-4-july</a></p> answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds answering member printed Jo Churchill question first answered 20/10/2020 11:45:55 answering member 4380 label Biography information for Jo Churchill
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1314426

	registered interest
	date	13/05/2021
	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
	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 work with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy to improve mental health provision.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	1042
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2021 answer text <p>We recognise the vital role played by the British Association for Counselling and Psychology (BACP) in improving mental health support. The BACP has responded to our consultation on reforms to the Mental Health Act 1983 and we are now considering these responses.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 21/05/2021 09:13:30 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1314504

	registered interest
	date	13/05/2021
	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	Menopause
	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 awareness of the difficulties that women experience as a result of menopause.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	1043
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2021 answer text <p>From September 2020, relationships, sex education and health education became compulsory in all state funded schools. As part of this pupils are taught about menstrual health and the menopause. On 8 March, the Government launched a 14-week call for evidence as part of the Women’s Health Strategy for England. The online survey within the call for evidence seeks information on the menopause. By understanding women’s experiences, we can ensure key parts of the health service are meeting women’s needs.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 19/05/2021 10:53:26 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1244182

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2020
	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	Coronavirus: Essex
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether (a) beauty, (b) physiotherapy and (c) other businesses that operate from a person's home can continue to remain open and see clients under Tier 2 (High) covid-19 restrictions in Essex.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	104720
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/10/2020 answer text <p>New local alert levels announced on 12 October set out three tiers of restrictions that aim to control the chain of transmission in an area based on specific local circumstances. The Local Alert Level: High restrictions (tier 2) are primarily aimed at targeting household to household transmission by placing restrictions on indoor gatherings, which is recognised as a significant route of transmission.</p><p>Businesses based in a person’s home may remain open at this level, provided they follow COVID-secure guidance and are not subject to other closure rules, e.g. closure of hospitality venues between 10pm and 5am. Close contact services must also follow relevant guidance, including mandatory use of face coverings.</p><p>Further guidance is available at the following links:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-level-high#business-and-venues" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-level-high#business-and-venues</a></p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services</a></p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 22/10/2020 14:42:49 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries previous answer version 56050 answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1416309

	registered interest
	date	25/01/2022
	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	Coronavirus: Israel
	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 discussions (a) he and (b) Ministers have had with their Israeli counterparts on tackling covid-19.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	111550
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2022 answer text <p>We have had no recent discussions.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 31/01/2022 14:05:41 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1252098

	registered interest
	date	16/11/2020
	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	Urology, Neurology and Dermatology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when hospitals will resume face-to-face consultations within urology, neurology and dermatology departments during the covid-19 outbreak.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	115609
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2020 answer text <p>The resumption of face-to-face appointments for different specialities is dependent on clinical necessity, local circumstances and capacity.</p><p>The importance of providing face-to-face appointments for those who need them has been clearly communicated. Virtual consultations have been invaluable in protecting staff and patients from avoidable risk of infection during the pandemic. However, we appreciate that they are not appropriate in all cases and around two-thirds of outpatients are now being seen face-to-face.</p> answering member constituency Charnwood answering member printed Edward Argar question first answered 18/12/2020 14:28:33 answering member 4362 label Biography information for Edward Argar
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1253783

	registered interest
	date	19/11/2020
	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: Railways
	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 with the Department for Transport to help prevent suicides on the railways.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	117975
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The fourth progress report of the cross-Government suicide prevention strategy recognises the importance of reducing access to the means to attempt suicide, including on railways.</p><p>Our cross-Government suicide prevention workplan, published by the Department of Health and Social Care in 2019, includes actions led by the Department for Transport to reduce suicides on our railways, such as the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign launched with Samaritans, and work with British Transport Police that brings together local health and social care partners to address identified problem sites.</p><p>The Department for Transport continues to meet with the transport industry and stakeholders to discuss best practice in suicide prevention on England’s transport networks.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 01/12/2020 12:31:47 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries previous answer version 64072 answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1253787

	registered interest
	date	19/11/2020
	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: Harlow
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people have died by suicide in Harlow constituency compared to the national average in each of the last three years.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	117976
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2020 answer text <p>The Department does not hold the requested data.</p> answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries question first answered 01/12/2020 12:01:20 answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries previous answer version 64073 answering member constituency Mid Bedfordshire answering member printed Ms Nadine Dorries answering member 1481 label Biography information for Ms Nadine Dorries
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1255365

	registered interest
	date	25/11/2020
	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	Care Homes: Harlow
	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 ensure that care homes in Harlow will receive rapid covid-19 tests.
	tabling member constituency	Harlow
	tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
	uin	120850
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/02/2021 answer text <p>All care homes, including those in Harlow, have access to lateral flow device kits and received deliveries in December and January and can now order their own kits.</p> answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately question first answered 25/02/2021 15:42:16 answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately previous answer version 65360 answering member constituency Faversham and Mid Kent answering member printed Helen Whately answering member 4527 label Biography information for Helen Whately
	tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon