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1156333

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date	24/10/2019
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	NHS: Negligence
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, in each of the last three years, (1) what was the total cost of clinical negligence cases to the NHS, (2) how many cases were resolved prior to going to court, (3) how many cases went to court; and (4) what was the percentage of those cases which were won by the NHS.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL416
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>NHS Resolution handles clinical negligence claims on behalf of National Health Service organisations and independent sector providers of NHS care in England.</p><p>NHS Resolution has provided the following information:</p><p>The total cost of clinical negligence cases to the NHS.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>2018/19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£1,707.2 million</p></td><td><p>£2,275.5 million</p></td><td><p>£2,359.9 million</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The number of cases resolved prior to going to court.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>2018/19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>10,996</p></td><td><p>11,417</p></td><td><p>11,255</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>The number of cases that went to court.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>2018/19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>128</p></td><td><p>72</p></td><td><p>53</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>The percentage of those cases which were won by the NHS.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>2016/17</p></td><td><p>2017/18</p></td><td><p>2018/19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>56%</p></td><td><p>65%</p></td><td><p>57%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Note:</p><p>The above figures are in relation to the NHS in England only (Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts and other relevant schemes).</p><p>The figures provided do not include claims brought against general practice.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 14:38:19 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey

1151658

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
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	NHS: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency about licensing the polypill in the absence of applications by pharmaceutical companies.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL295
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>There have not been any recent meetings with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) about licensing the polypill in the absence of applications from pharmaceutical companies.</p><p>The MHRA is only able to grant a marketing authorisation once the legislative requirements for placing on the market of the product are fulfilled. Prior to approval, the marketing authorisation holder will need to generate and provide adequate evidence of quality, safety and efficacy for the product in a particular group of people (indication). In the absence of a marketing authorisation holder, an application seeking the licence, or data supporting the product, the MHRA is unable to authorise any product. Moreover, the MHRA is not able to compel any sponsor to make an application. The MHRA has over the years contributed to the European guideline, supporting the development of such combination products and has provided scientific advice to companies to facilitate development of polypill product.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 12:25:40 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

1151663

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
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	Dental Health: Training
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to include oral health in pre-registration training for all public health professionals, as recommended by the Royal College of Surgeon's Faculty of Dental Surgery's report The state of children's oral health in England, published in August.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL300
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The independent professional health and care regulators set the outcomes required from undergraduate (and in some cases postgraduate) education and training for registration as a healthcare professional. It is for education training providers to determine the content of training in order to meet these required outcomes.</p><p>Health Education England has an important role in supporting health and care professionals, including public health professionals, to promote good health, including good oral health and has a number of free to access resources to guide good practice in this area. This includes e-learning, evidence-based toolkits and competency frameworks.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 12:35:24 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

1151164

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
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	Hospitals: Food
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of food served in English hospitals is (a) organic, and (b) locally sourced; and what plans they have, if any, to increase that percentage.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>Data on the percentage of organic and locally sourced food served in English hospitals is not collected centrally.</p><p>On 17 June 2019, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced a root and branch review of the food provided in National Health Service hospitals for patients, visitors and staff which will include ensuring that food provided in the NHS is sustainable, in line with the aims of the Government’s National Food Strategy.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 14:38:36 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1151171

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
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	NHS: Drugs
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of research by the Universities of Tehran Medical Sciences and Birmingham into the effectiveness of the polypill in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke; and what plans they have to use the polypill for NHS patients.
tabling member printed	Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
uin	HL248
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The full study results have not been evaluated by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency as no application to market the product in the United Kingdom has been received.</p><p>Currently, there are no polypills (containing multiple medicines) approved in the UK or Europe. Specific combinations of two medicines for blood pressure control or a statin and aspirin only at appropriate doses are licensed and available for use in the UK for those patients with high blood pressure or high cholesterol.</p><p>There are safety risks combining multiple medicines and using them as a public health preventative strategy particularly in people who have no symptoms or diagnosable disease. These arise from interactions between medications including potentiation of effects, individual differences and susceptibilities as well as long term effects. Prior to licensing such a polypill combination, these aspects will need to be evaluated.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 12:32:54 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	2024 label Biography information for Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

1151182

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
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	Counselling and Psychiatry: Training
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to introduce legislation to regulate the qualifications and training of psychotherapists and counsellors.
tabling member printed	Baroness Thornhill
uin	HL259
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to extend professional regulation to psychotherapists or counsellors.</p><p>Statutory regulation should only be considered where the risks to public and patient protection cannot be addressed in other more proportionate ways (such as through employer oversight or accredited voluntary registration).</p><p>Any employed health or care practitioner, whether regulated or unregulated, will be subject to employer checks. Depending on the role they perform, in particular if their role brings them in contact with vulnerable people, this may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check in England or Wales or the equivalent check from Disclosure Scotland or Disclosure Northern Ireland.</p><p>The Professional Standards Authority currently accredits 10 voluntary registers relating to psychotherapy and counselling and covering approximately 50,000 talking therapy professionals.</p><p>We urge anyone seeking the services of a psychotherapist or counsellor to take the time to find a reputable, insured and appropriately qualified practitioner.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford grouped question UIN HL260 question first answered 30/10/2019 12:36:10 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	4558 label Biography information for Baroness Thornhill

1151183

registered interest
date	21/10/2019
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	Counselling and Psychiatry: Training
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on vulnerable people of unqualified psychotherapists and counsellors providing treatment.
tabling member printed	Baroness Thornhill
uin	HL260
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to extend professional regulation to psychotherapists or counsellors.</p><p>Statutory regulation should only be considered where the risks to public and patient protection cannot be addressed in other more proportionate ways (such as through employer oversight or accredited voluntary registration).</p><p>Any employed health or care practitioner, whether regulated or unregulated, will be subject to employer checks. Depending on the role they perform, in particular if their role brings them in contact with vulnerable people, this may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check in England or Wales or the equivalent check from Disclosure Scotland or Disclosure Northern Ireland.</p><p>The Professional Standards Authority currently accredits 10 voluntary registers relating to psychotherapy and counselling and covering approximately 50,000 talking therapy professionals.</p><p>We urge anyone seeking the services of a psychotherapist or counsellor to take the time to find a reputable, insured and appropriately qualified practitioner.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford grouped question UIN HL259 question first answered 30/10/2019 12:36:10 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	4558 label Biography information for Baroness Thornhill

1150750

registered interest
date	19/10/2019
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	Dental Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take in respone to the shortage of National Health Service dentists.
tabling member printed	Baroness Gardner of Parkes
uin	HL224
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The latest headcount data published by NHS Digital show that the total number of dentists actively delivering National Health Service services increased from 24,308 to 24,545 during the period 2017/18 to 2018/19.</p><p> </p><p>Both NHS England and Health Education England (HEE) have initiatives in place to tackle recruitment and retention issues. HEE’s current programme Advancing Dental Care is exploring the opportunities for flexible dental training pathways that can better serve patients as well as improving dental workforce retention. NHS England is introducing ‘flexible commissioning’, which allows local NHS commissioners to commission a wider range of services from dental practices which is expected to make NHS dentistry more attractive to newly qualified dentists.</p><p> </p><p>These initiatives sit alongside the Department’s and NHS England’s work to reform the current NHS dental contract to support dentists to deliver preventatively focussed care. The patient pathway in the new model makes greater use of the whole dental team including nurses and therapists which moves away from needing dentists to complete every course of treatment.</p><p> </p><p>The interim NHS People Plan, published in June 2019, sets out plans for the future dental workforce. This commits to creating a capable and motivated multidisciplinary dental workforce, of a sufficient size, to meet population health needs.</p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 12:34:49 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	3596 label Biography information for Baroness Gardner of Parkes

1149962

registered interest
date	16/10/2019
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: Screening
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to establish mandatory annual health screenings.
tabling member printed	Lord Taylor of Warwick
uin	HL164
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2019 answer text <p>The Department does not have any plans to establish mandatory annual health screenings. Screening in the United Kingdom is undertaken through informed consent.</p><p> </p><p>There are 11 national screening programmes that are recommended by the UK National Screening Committee, which cover 37 conditions across adults and babies (antenatal and neonatal). Approximately 11 million people are invited to participate in screening programmes each year.</p><p> </p><p>There is also the NHS Health Check service which is a health check-up for adults in England aged 40-74 every five years. It is designed to spot early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. The Government’s recent Green Paper <em>Advancing our health: prevention in the 2020s</em> announced the intention to undertake a review of the NHS Health Checks programme to maximise the benefits it delivers in the next decade.</p><p> </p><p>Professor Richards’ review of National Adult Screening programmes was published on 16 October and as part of this review it explored the future of screening. The Department, NHS England and Public Health England will consider the recommendations of Professor Richards’ report and publish an implementation plan in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford question first answered 30/10/2019 12:23:48 answering member 4019 label Biography information for Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford
tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick