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838204
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Dementia more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support people with dementia after they retire from work; and what assessment he has made of the connection between retirement and the onset of dementia. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127102 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-23more like thismore than 2018-02-23
answer text <p>Improving the care and support for people of all ages with dementia is a priority for this Government. That is why, in February 2015, we published the Challenge on Dementia 2020, which sets out the broad vision for improving dementia care, support, awareness and research by 2020.</p><p> </p><p>It is for clinical commissioning groups and local authorities, working together, to ensure that the high quality, personalised services envisaged by the Challenge are delivered for people with dementia and their carers.</p><p> </p><p>Public Health England has made dementia risk reduction one of its key public health priorities, with the aim of reducing the prevalence and incidence of dementia amongst 65-74 year olds. A key element of risk reduction is the NHS Health Check Scheme though which patients aged 65-74 have the opportunity to discuss the signs and symptoms of dementia with their doctor and to be signposted to memory services if appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>We have made no recent assessment of the connection between retirement and the onset of dementia.</p>
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-23T12:40:32.933Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-23T12:40:32.933Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838205
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Overseas Trade more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to ensure that the Red Sea supply route to Yemen is protected from hostile attacks. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127103 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answer text <p>Conflict is making humanitarian and commercial access to all of Yemen extremely difficult. We urge all parties to the conflict to take all reasonable steps to allow and facilitate rapid, safe and unhindered access for humanitarian and commercial supplies. This is critical to ensuring that the Yemeni people get the supplies and assistance they so desperately need. We call upon the Houthis to adhere to UN Security Council Resolutions, and to desist from launching attacks against shipping in the Bab al-Mandab strait.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-20T17:15:21.737Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-20T17:15:21.737Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838206
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Prince's Trust more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to introduce the Princes Trust to young people to help them acquire employment. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127104 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-21more like thismore than 2018-02-21
answer text <p>Jobcentre Plus already has a partnership with the Prince’s Trust which it formed in 2007. Last year, the Prince’s Trust helped almost 60,000 people and they estimate that about 30-40% of referrals were from Jobcentre Plus.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, our new programme of intensive support for 18-21 year olds was introduced in April 2017, and is being rolled-out in line with the roll-out schedule for Universal Credit Full Service. As part of this programme, claimants are referred to tailored support drawn from a wide menu of locally available provision, which includes Prince’s Trust programmes.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Reading West more like this
answering member printed Alok Sharma more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-21T14:52:47.097Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-21T14:52:47.097Z
answering member
4014
label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838207
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Nigeria and Syria: Water more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to support (a) Nigeria and (b) Syria in response to the water crises in those countries. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127105 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answer text <p>In Nigeria, UK aid has provided around 7 million people with a safe and reliable water supply between 2010-2017.</p><p> </p><p>In Syria, UK aid has funded the UN and NGOs to support water, hygiene and sanitation needs throughout Syria, and will continue to do so. Between January and September 2017, 550,000 people gained access to clean drinking water due to UK support.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-20T13:44:02.597Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-20T13:44:02.597Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838244
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Turkey: Kurds more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department plans to provide medical support for people affected by recent military action between Turkish Government forces and Kurds. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127142 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answer text <p>UK-funded partners have been delivering humanitarian assistance in Afrin including health and protection services. Activities inside Afrin are currently suspended due to the recent military action. Partners are pre-positioning supplies to help meet the needs of those fleeing the area. We call on all parties to facilitate access for life-saving humanitarian aid, and to allow freedom of movement for those caught up in the violence, in accordance with international humanitarian law.</p><p> </p><p>The UK will continue to engage with the Government of Turkey on issues relating to the current operation. The Prime Minister spoke to President Erdogan on 26 January where she urged Turkey to avoid any escalation in violence and to protect civilians, while recognising its legitimate interest in the security of its borders.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-20T13:44:15.777Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-20T13:44:15.777Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838245
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Heathrow Airport more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions his Department has had with the management Heathrow Airport on the planned length of the third runway there. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127143 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-21more like thismore than 2018-02-21
answer text <p>As set out in the Statement of Approach on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement (NPS), the Department cannot discuss the merits or contents of the NPS. The Department is currently considering responses to the consultations held on the draft and revised draft Airports NPS.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire more like this
answering member printed Jesse Norman more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-21T17:16:32.707Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-21T17:16:32.707Z
answering member
3991
label Biography information for Jesse Norman more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838247
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept id 13 more like this
answering dept short name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
answering dept sort name Environment, Food and Rural Affairs more like this
hansard heading Salmon: Republic of Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with the Government of the Republic of Ireland on steps to ensure the revival of Wild Atlantic Salmon stocks. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127145 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-20more like thismore than 2018-02-20
answer text <p>Defra officials have had discussions with the Republic of Ireland relating to the revival of Wild Atlantic Salmon stocks on three separate occasions since June last year: at the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organisation’s (NASCO) annual meeting in Sweden in June; in September to discuss NASCO’s International Year of the Salmon (IYS) symposium; and in November to continue discussions on the IYS.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Camborne and Redruth more like this
answering member printed George Eustice more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-20T14:11:42.287Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-20T14:11:42.287Z
answering member
3934
label Biography information for George Eustice more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
838254
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2018-02-07
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Mental Health Services more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to establish within his Department and each service of the Armed Forces improved provision for confidential access to mental health support. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 127152 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-26more like thismore than 2018-02-26
answer text <p>Comprehensive mental health support is provided to the Armed Forces, including pre- and post-operational stress management training and a wide range of psychiatric and psychological treatments. We regularly review our mental healthcare services to ensure that they provide the best possible patient access and healthcare for Service personnel, responding to changes in local requirements.</p><p>Following the major Defence Mental Healthcare Services Review in 2013, it was decided to reconfigure the services provided to improve the provision of care. Instead of focussing services on the Departments of Community Mental Health (DCMHs), we now have 20 permanent locations available for Service personnel requiring mental healthcare, made up of a mixture of 11 DCMHs, six Mental Health Teams (MHTs), and three locations with a permanent Community Mental Health Nurse. The review that initiated this change sought to ensure safe, equitable, quality provision, ensuring all patients access to confidential, professional mental healthcare services.</p><p>More recently, in July 2017, we published the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy setting out measures we are taking to further improve the mental health of the Armed Forces and veterans. This includes developing innovative new partnerships with charities, such as that announced in October last year with the Royal Foundation, aimed at helping maintain and develop good mental fitness.</p><p>And only last week the Secretary of State announced that we will be building on our existing partnership with Combat Stress to provide a new Ministry of Defence-funded 24/7 Military Mental Health Helpline for serving personnel, which will link into the existing services provided by Combat Stress for veterans and their families. We will also be providing an additional £2million of annual funding for military mental health services, on top of the £20million a year we already spend.</p>
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-26T17:50:56.93Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-26T17:50:56.93Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
837848
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-06more like thismore than 2018-02-06
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading General Practitioners more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps he has taken to help reduce the workload on GPs. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 126879 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-08more like thismore than 2018-02-08
answer text <p>The General Practice Forward View (GP Forward View) commits to an extra £2.4 billion a year to support general practice services by 2020/21. This is available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/" target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/gp/gpfv/</a></p><p> </p><p>As part of this package NHS England is investing £500 million in a national sustainability and transformation package to support GP practices, which includes plans to reduce workload. The plan was developed with the Royal College of General Practitioners and Health Education England.</p><p> </p><p>In early 2016, NHS England launched the 10 high impact actions to release time for care including: active signposting for patients to the most appropriate help; new consultation types; reducing the number of Do Not Attends appointment slots; developing the team; introducing new ways of working which enable staff to work smarter; supporting staff to develop; partnership working; social prescribing such as referring and signposting to non-medical services that support wellbeing; supporting self-care for patients, and developing Quality Improvement expertise. The Time for Care programme provides support for groups of practices to implement these actions.</p>
answering member constituency Winchester more like this
answering member printed Steve Brine more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-08T17:07:25.81Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-08T17:07:25.81Z
answering member
4067
label Biography information for Steve Brine more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
837849
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-06more like thismore than 2018-02-06
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Care Homes: Standards more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent steps the Government has taken to improve the monitoring of the adequacy of care provided in care homes. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 126880 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-08more like thismore than 2018-02-08
answer text <p>As at February 2018, 81% of social care organisations are rated by the Care Quality Commission as Good/Outstanding. However, it is completely unacceptable that standards in some settings fall below those rightly expected by care users and their families.</p><p> </p><p>The Government introduced tougher inspections of care services and councils have been given access in total to £9.4 billion more dedicated funding for social care between 2017/18 and 2019/20.</p><p> </p><p>This summer we will publish plans to reform our social care system to make it sustainable for the future. The consultation will set out options to put the social care system on a more secure footing and address issues to improve the quality of care and reduce variation in practice.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is also working with the adult social care sector to implement Quality Matters – a shared commitment to take action to achieve high quality adult social care through six actions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-08T12:08:11.367Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-08T12:08:11.367Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this