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Written questions by Gardner.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Allison Gardner this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (123)Department of Health and Social Care (45)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (18)Home Office (12)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (11)Ministry of Justice (9)Department for Education (8)Department for Transport (5)Department for Work and Pensions (5)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (4)Cabinet Office (2)Department for Business and Trade (1)Northern Ireland Office (1)

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17 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

Whether his Department plans to improve access to adrenaline pens (a) for first aid organisations and (b) in schools.

Reply

Since October 2017, the Human Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2017 have allowed all schools to buy adrenaline auto-injector (AAI) devices without a prescription, for emergency use. The Department has published non-statutory guidance to accompany this le...

28 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What progress his Department has made on the creation of a National Care Service.

Reply

The Government is committed to building consensus on the long-term reform needed to create a National Care Service, including by engaging cross-party and with people who draw on care and support.Alongside our plan for health, we will create a 10-year plan...

21 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What progress his Department has made on reviewing the funding of research to improve (a) treatment and (b) outcomes for people diagnosed with lobular breast cancer.

Reply

The Department spends £1.5 billion each year on research through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with cancer being the largest area of spend at over £121.8 million in 2022/23. The NIHR spends more on ...

21 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What steps his Department is taking to increase the provision of ADHD services across North Staffordshire.

Reply

The Department is currently considering next steps to improve access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) services. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of ...

21 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

Whether his Department plans to widen bariatric patient access to (a) Wegovy, (b) Mounjaro and (c) other weight management drugs.

Reply

Obesity medicines can be effective for some patients living with obesity when prescribed alongside diet, physical activity, and behavioural support. Exactly what is most appropriate for an individual is down to health care professionals to advise, in disc...

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