Every parliamentary written question tabled by Caroline Johnson 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 he is taking to ensure there is an adequate supply of (a) donated blood and (b) blood products.
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for the collection, manufacture, and supply of blood and blood products to National Health Service hospitals.The Department provided seed funding in 2023 to support NHSBT to increase its collection capacity....
What steps he is taking to improve the (a) quality and (b) quantity of medical research in the NHS.
The Department is improving the quality and quantity of clinical research in the National Health Service, and health and care research more widely, through investing in the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The recent Budget provides record...
Pursuant to the Answer of 11 November 2024 to Question 11938 on NHS: Employers' Contributions, whether he has made a estimate of the cost of changes to national insurance contributions announced in
We have taken necessary decisions to fix the foundations in the public finances at Autumn Budget. This has enabled a £22.6 billion increase in resource spending for the Department from 2023/24 outturn to 2025/26. The Government is also providing at least ...
With reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, published on 30 October 2024, what estimate he has made of the potential impact of the increase in the rate of employer National
The Autumn Budget Statement announced by my Rt Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 30 October set out that we would continue to deliver the New Hospital Programme by placing it on a more sustainable and deliverable footing.We expect that the p...
How many adults have received the respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in each month since July 2024.
The UK Health Security Agency measures the coverage of vaccines against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The RSV adult vaccination programme in England began on 1 September 2024. Only data for the catch-up cohort, those adults aged 75 to 79 years ol...
With reference to paragraph 2.40 of the Autumn Budget 2024, HC 295, published on 30 October 2024, what estimate he has made of the increased cost to the NHS (a) directly and (b) indirectly of the i
We have taken tough decisions to fix the foundations in the public finances at Autumn Budget, this enabled the SR settlement of £22.6 billion increase in resource spending for the Department of Health and Social Care from 2023-24 outturn to 2025-26.The Em...
What estimate he has made of the cost to the NHS that would be incurred by an (a) 1% and (b) 2% rise in the rate of employers national insurance contributions.
We do not comment on speculation around hypothetical situations. Any decisions that could be taken on National Health Service budgets for future years will be announced at fiscal events, including the Spending Review.
What discussions he has had with stakeholders on access to the RSV vaccination for people over 80.
There is currently no advice on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination for those aged over 80 years old to discuss with stakeholders. The Department accepted the advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The JCVI is not ...
Whether he has shared (a) official sensitive documents and (b) documents of a higher sensitivity classification with Alan Milburn.
As my rt. Hon. friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, set out in the House, papers were shared with my rt. Hon. friend, Alan Milburn, on Privy Council terms. Nothing commercially sensitive was shared during these interactions. We have ...
Whether he has shared official documents classified as official sensitive or higher with any individuals, not including Alan Milburn, who do not have an official role within his Department.
As my rt. Hon. friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, set out in the House, papers were shared with my rt. Hon. friend, Alan Milburn, on Privy Council terms. Nothing commercially sensitive was shared during these interactions. We have ...
If he will make official documents shared with Alan Milburn available to (a) Privy Councillors on all sides of the House on Privy Council terms or (b) hon. Members.
As my rt. Hon. friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, set out in the House, papers were shared with my rt. Hon. friend, Alan Milburn, on Privy Council terms. Nothing commercially sensitive was shared during these interactions. We have ...
If he will hold discussions with the Chief Medical Officer on the effect of (a) becoming cold and (b) living in a cold home on the (i) health, (ii) rate of hospitalisation and (iii) death rates of
My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care meets regularly with the Chief Medical Officer to discuss key issues affecting the public’s health, including winter pressures.The Government is committed to a preventative approach to p...
How many (a) adults and (b) children are living with HIV in each (i) region, (ii) county and (iii) local authority area.
While the information is not collected in the format requested, the following table shows the number of children in 2020, and the number of adults in 2022, living with diagnosed HIV infection in England, broken down by region: Children with HIV in 2020Adu...
What his planned timetable is for delivering 40,000 more NHS appointments per week.
Reducing elective waiting lists is a key part of getting the National Health Service back on its feet. Delivering 40,000 more NHS appointments per week is part of our commitment to get back to NHS standards, so that people can expect to wait no longer tha...
What guidance his Department issues on questioning patients on (a) pregnancy and (b) risk of pregnancy before (i) scans and (ii) operations.
National Health Service trusts are directed to follow clinical National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance when ensuring the delivery of safe and effective healthcare and would refer to this prior to an operation.Questions asked of p...
If he will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment on (a) the number of (i) acute admissio
The Government is committed to a preventative approach to the public’s health. Keeping people warm and well at home, and improving the quality of new and existing homes, will play an essential part in enabling people to live longer, healthier lives, and r...
Whether he plans to retain the £1000 three year continuing professional development budget for nurses and midwives.
The Department’s funding of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ended in March 2023. NHS England’s Long Term Workforce Plan, published on 30 June 2023, set out its commitment for the National Health Service to continue to support nurses, midwives, a...
What progress he has made delivering the Women's Health Strategy.
The Government is committed to prioritising women’s health as we build a National Health Service fit for the future. We are considering how to take forward the Women’s Health Strategy for England.
What steps he is taking to introduce a redress scheme for women affected by (a) vaginal mesh and (b) sodium valporate.
The Government is carefully considering the valuable work done by the Hughes Report, and will respond as soon as possible.
What guidance he issues to (a) his Department, (b) NHS England, (c) arms length bodies and (a) NHS trusts on using public funds to subscribe to Stonewall.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not issued any specific guidance to the Department, NHS England, arms length bodies (ALBs) or NHS Trusts on using public funds to subscribe to Stonewall.Guidance remains the same as set by the previous...