Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alex Ballinger this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What steps his Department is taking to tackle medication shortages.
We have inherited ongoing global supply problems that continue to impact medicine availability. We know how frustrating and distressing this can be for patients, and we are working closely with industry, the National Health Service, manufacturers, and oth...
What steps his Department is taking to improve early detection of breast cancer in women under 50 who do not routinely undergo mammogram screenings.
Improving early diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, is a priority for NHS England. We will improve cancer survival rates and hit all National Health Service cancer waiting time targets, so that no patient waits longer than they should.Screening ...
What steps his Department is taking to reduce medication wastage.
Medicine wastage can be reduced by ensuring that medicines are not overprescribed and those that are prescribed are taken as intended, resulting in the best outcomes for patients.Overprescribing can be addressed by taking a shared decision-making approach...