Every parliamentary written question tabled by Edward Morello 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 plans to take to support community pharmacies in West Dorset
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
What steps his Department is taking to help improve the sustainability of pharmacies in rural communities that lack alternative healthcare access.
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
What steps his Department is taking to incentivise private sector investment into research for (a) brain tumours and (b) other rare diseases.
The Department is committed to implementing recommendations from Lord O'Shaughnessy’s independent review of commercial clinical trials, maximising our potential to be a world leader, and developing a more competitive, efficient, and accessible clinical re...
If he will make a comparative assessment of funding allocated to (a) brain tumours and (b) other cancers in the last five years; and if he will take steps to increase funding available for brain tu
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 the largest area of spend at over £121.8 million in 2022/23 reflecting its high priority. T...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the amount of funding provided to community pharmacies for delivering primary healthcare services.
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
What steps his Department is taking to increase the availability of GP appointments in West Dorset constituency.
We know that patients are finding it harder than ever to see a general practitioner (GP), we know that this applies to the constituents of West Dorset, and we are committed to fixing the crisis in GPs. West Dorset sits within the NHS Dorset Integrated C...
What steps his Department is taking to support community pharmacies in providing primary healthcare consultations.
Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing part of the services delivered by communi...
What steps his Department is taking to provide health services for disabled people in isolated areas.
Under the NHS Act 2006, my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care must promote a comprehensive health service in England.Integrated care systems (ICSs) are responsible for the planning and delivery of health and care services in...
What plans he has to improve access to health services for veterans living in rural areas.
NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, the integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Veterans can self-refer to Op COURAGE. The service has been designed to support veterans from all areas, including rural areas, and is delivered from a ra...
What steps his Department is taking to support veterans’ mental health in rural constituencies.
NHS England commissions Op COURAGE, the integrated mental health and wellbeing service for veterans. Veterans can self-refer to Op COURAGE. The service has been designed to support veterans from all areas, including rural areas, and is delivered from a ra...
What steps his Department is taking to improve support for people living with secondary breast cancer in rural areas.
Reducing unwarranted variation in cancer treatment is a strategic priority for NHS England’s Cancer Programme. The programme was commissioned by the Royal College of Surgeons and aims to deliver 10 cancer clinical audits, including two audits on primary a...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the number of primary care facilities for the diagnosis of stages of breast cancer.
The two most common routes through which breast cancer is diagnosed is following an urgent referral from a general practitioner, on the basis of signs and symptoms, or via breast screening, which happens in fixed or mobile breast screening units.In March ...
How many dental practices are offering NHS services in West Dorset constituency.
As of August 2024, the most recent data available, there are 14 dental practices offering National Health Service dentistry services in the West Dorset constituency. This information, from NHS Digital, is available at the following link:https://commonslib...
How many and what proportion of GP surgeries are rated as good by the Care Quality Commission in West Dorset constituency.
As of 16 September 2024, there are 12 general practices (GPs) in the West Dorset constituency rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which is 92% as a proportion of all GPs in the constituency. There are currently 13 GPs overall registered with ...
How many full-time equivalent GPs were working in West Dorset constituency as of 31 August 2024.
There were 58 full-time equivalent general practitioners working in the West Dorset constituency as of 31 July 2024, the most recent date for which data is available.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of GP appointments in West Dorset constituency.
We know that patients are finding it harder than ever to see a general practitioner (GP) and we are committed to fixing the crisis in GPs. West Dorset sits within the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board, where the percentage of appointments delivered within ...
What steps his Department is taking to improve the availability of dental practices offering NHS services in West Dorset constituency.
The Government’s ambition is to make sure that everyone who needs dental treatment can access a dentist. We will tackle the immediate dentistry crisis with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and to recruit new dentists to the...