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Written questions by Dixon.

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

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

What steps his Department is taking to increase access to diagnosis for children with (a) ADHD and (b) autism in the context of applications for school places.

Reply

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

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

What steps his Department is taking to help reduce waiting times for access to CAMHS support.

Reply

It is unacceptable that too many children and young people are not receiving the mental health care they deserve, and we know that waits for mental health services are far too long. We are determined to change that.As part of our mission to build a Nation...

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

What steps his department is taking to tackle shortages in (a) ADHD medication, (b) Creon and (c) medications used in the management of enzyme deficiency disorders and cystic fybrosis.

Reply

The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to help resolve supply issues with some attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medicines, which are affecting the United Kingdom and other countries around the world. As a result ...

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

If he will take steps to prevent the sale of the CellAED personal defibrillator.

Reply

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is responsible for regulating the United Kingdom’s medical devices market and works to protect and promote public health and patient safety. We undertake safety and market surveillance of all ...

4 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What steps his Department is taking to help support the financial sustainability of community pharmacies.

Reply

Pharmacies play a vital role in our healthcare system. Previous plans did not go far enough. We are committed to expanding the role of pharmacies and better utilising the skills of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. That includes making prescribing par...

4 Sept 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What steps his Department is taking to improve access to NHS dentistry in Shipley constituency.

Reply

The Government’s ambition is to make sure that everyone who needs dental treatment can access a dentist, including in the Shipley constituency. We will tackle the immediate dentistry crisis with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointm...

2 Sept 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What plans he has for rebuilding Airedale General Hospital.

Reply

The new hospital scheme for Airedale General Hospital has received £6.6 million of funding up to the end of 2023/24. The final funding envelope for the new hospital is subject to the approval of a Full Business Case, as is usual for large infrastructure p...

2 Sept 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
Asked

What estimate he has made of the full cost of rebuilding Airedale Hospital; and how much funding had been allocated to that project as of 4 July 2024.

Reply

The new hospital scheme for Airedale General Hospital has received £6.6 million of funding up to the end of 2023/24. The final funding envelope for the new hospital is subject to the approval of a Full Business Case, as is usual for large infrastructure p...

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