Every parliamentary written question tabled by Rachael Maskell this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If he will make an assessment of the adequacy of local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessments.
We are committed to expanding the role of community pharmacies. We want to develop and better utilise the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to improve access to care in local communities and address inequalities.That includes making prescribi...
What steps he is taking to expand community pharmacy provision in York.
We are committed to expanding the role of community pharmacies. We want to develop and better utilise the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to improve access to care in local communities and address inequalities.That includes making prescribi...
What capacity his Department has for monitoring the end-user destination of arms exported under the Open General license regime; and what assessment he has made of the compatibility of those licenses w
The scope and terms of Open General Licences (OGLs) are chosen so they are consistent with the SELC. OGLs are typically offered for low risk destinations and low risk items. If our assessment of the risks relating to an OGL changes, then the OGL is amende...
Whether it is possible to introduce restrictions under the Open General export licensing regime to prevent export of arms to countries deemed at risk of using them for purposes that would violate inter
Open General Licences (OGLs) are pre-published licences that permit the export of specified items to specified destinations, following an online registration. These licences do not have any approved named recipients, however what they permit and to which ...
If she will make an estimate of the time taken for all eligible pensioners to apply for Pension Credit.
The responsibility to make a claim to Pension Credit is with individuals, and we can only encourage them to apply. We encourage all pensioners who may be eligible for Pension Credit to use the Pension Credit Calculator to check eligibility and to use our ...
Whether he (a) is having and (b) plans to have discussions with local authorities on steps that can be taken to ensure older people are able to (i) heat their homes and (ii) access other warm
The Government is committed to supporting those who are struggling to pay their energy bills, including the most vulnerable households. We are continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides a £150 rebate off energy bills for eligible low-inco...
What steps she is taking to support people eligible for Pension Credit to claim it.
The Department has introduced the ability to make an online claim. This is in addition to telephone and paper claims. DWP Agents and third-party organisations are available to support customers with the application process. The Department is implementing ...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of asking local authorities to contact every pensioner on Housing Benefit to encourage them to take up Pension Credit; and if she will make an asse
The Deputy Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions wrote to all local authorities on 20th August. The letter acknowledged the vital role local authorities play in supporting their communities. The Government recognises that many lo...
What his deadline is for writing to Housing Benefit claimants on taking up Pension Credit; and what further steps he plans to take in respect of increasing uptake.
Building on last year’s ‘Invitation to Claim’ trial, we will be directly contacting approximately 120,000 pensioner households who are in receipt of Housing Benefit and who may also be eligible for, but not currently claiming, Pension Credit. We will be i...
Whether he plans to take steps to enable people who are unable to claim Pension Credit to receive the Winter Fuel Payment.
Only pensioner households entitled to Pension Credit, or the other qualifying benefits, Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit will get...
How he determines schedules for insulating homes of pensioners.
Current Government energy efficiency schemes are targeted at low-income consumers and those in the least energy efficient households. Eligibility requirements can be found on gov.uk, www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-energy-grants-for-you-home-help-t...
If he will make it his policy to target people living in fuel poverty for the flu vaccine.
The Department currently have no such plans. The current eligibility criteria are based on the advice of the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Adults aged 65 years old and older are eligible for the influenza vaccination....
What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies on preventing ill health in later life of the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2023, Health in an Ageing Society, pub
One of the Government’s five missions is to build a National Health Service fit for the future. At the heart of the mission will be supporting people in staying healthier for longer, shortening the time people spend in ill health, and promoting greater in...
If he will make an estimate of the number of instances of (a) stroke, (b) myocardial infarction, (c) hyperthermia, (d) pneumonia and (e) other respiratory disease admissions to NHS hospitals that h
Poor quality homes, including those that are cold or damp, can directly affect physical wellbeing, creating or exacerbating health issues such as respiratory and cardiovascular illness.The Government is committed to a preventative approach to the public’s...
If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of cold and damp housing conditions on health outcomes.
Living in a home that is cold or damp can directly impact occupants’ physical and mental health, creating or exacerbating health issues across the life course. The Government is committed to a preventative approach to the public’s health. Improving housin...
What steps he is taking to ensure a cross-departmental approach to preventing ill health due to damp and cold homes.
The Government is committed to a preventative approach to the public’s health, taking a cross-departmental approach to improve poor housing conditions, such as damp and cold. We have set out a commitment to tackle the social determinants of health.The Gov...
If he will hold discussions with energy producers on the potential merits of using profits to create an energy social tariff.
The Government is committed to supporting those who are struggling to pay their energy bills, including the most vulnerable households. We are continuing to deliver the Warm Home Discount which provides a £150 rebate off energy bills for eligible low-inco...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Commissioner for Older People.
The duties of such a role are covered by work elsewhere in the system. The Chief Nurse champions and raises the profile of nursing in social care and works alongside the Chief Social Worker for Adults, to increase the recognition and appreciation of all s...
If he will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of allowing GPs to prescribe a Winter Fuel Payment to pensioners in fuel poverty.
The Department of Health and Social Care works closely with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to ensure that fuel poor and health vulnerable households are supported.The UK Health Security Agency publishes the Adverse Weather and Health Plan...
Whether he has had discussions with Directors of Public Health on the risks posed to elderly people of not being able to heat their home to minimum temperature thresholds for health in winter 2024-
Ministers meet with local authorities on a range of issues. Living in a home that is cold or damp can directly impact occupants’ physical and mental health, creating or exacerbating health issues across their life course. The Government is committed to a ...