Every parliamentary written question tabled by Beccy Cooper this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With reference to paragraph 2.71 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October, how many new surgical hubs will focus solely on orthopaedic procedures.
The Department, in collaboration with NHS England, will outline details of the funding allocation for surgical hubs at the earliest opportunity. This will include the number of hubs to be established, and their specialty focus. Each hub will be developed ...
Whether he plans to provide additional support for people with (a) arthritis and (b) musculoskeletal conditions.
Services for those with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, including arthritis, are commissioned locally by integrated care boards (ICBs). The Department expects MSK services and fragility fracture to be fully incorporated into integrated care system plann...
What assessment he has made of the impact of surgical hubs on waiting times for (a) trauma and (b) orthopaedic treatment.
No formal assessment has been made on the impact of surgical hubs on waiting times for trauma and orthopaedic treatment.Surgical hubs enable trusts to increase resilience for elective procedures and minimise cancellations during periods of high pressure. ...
If he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring NHS Trusts to amalgamate patient data across primary care.
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has announced the intention for there to be a single patient record, including primary care and hospital data, so professionals have the data they need when treating patients and are abl...
Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to take steps to introduce a national phase-out of the use of pesticides in public areas under local authority control.
It is for each local authority to decide the best way of delivering effective and cost-effective weed control in its operations without harming people or the environment. We are working with stakeholders in the sector to increase awareness and uptake of I...
What steps she is taking to help support local authorities to reduce the waiting times for education, health and care plans to be processed.
For too long the education system has not met the needs of all children, particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), with parents struggling to get their children the support they need and deserve.The department wants to ens...
If she will take steps to amend the eligibility criteria for Universal Credit so that people on temporary employment contracts are able to make claims as soon as their contract ends.
A person on a temporary contract can claim UC at any time and the amount of UC will adjust depending on their earnings. The Government is committed to reviewing Universal Credit. Details of the review will be set out in due course.
What steps he is taking to support the (a) mental health and (b) wellbeing of nursing staff.
It is important that National Health Service staff are able to work in a supportive and compassionate environment that prioritises their health and wellbeing. NHS England has a wide-ranging package of mental health and wellbeing support for all staff, inc...
If he will include enforcement measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to prevent the sale of tobacco products on the internet to those under age.
Selling tobacco to someone underage, whether in person or online, is a serious criminal offence which carries a fine of up to £2,500 on conviction in a magistrates’ court. It is the responsibility of all retailers including those online to ensure their cu...
What steps he is taking to help increase the uptake of NHS stop smoking services amongst underage smokers.
On 5 November 2024, the Government introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which stands to be the most significant public health intervention in a generation. It will create the first smoke-free generation, as children turning 15 years old this year or you...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of increases in levels of demand for patient care on the capacity of the nursing workforce.
We are committed to training the staff we need to ensure that patients are cared for by the right professional, when and where they need it. The Long Term Workforce Plan, which included assessments of nursing demand and supply, will be reviewed following ...
Communities and Local Government, if she will include a youth chapter in the upcoming homelessness strategy.
Homelessness and rough sleeping levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected and harms our communities.The Deputy Prime Minister is leading cross-government work to deliver the long-term solutions we need to get us back on...
Communities and Local Government, what the timelines are for the cross-government strategy to end homelessness.
Homelessness and rough sleeping levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected and harms our communities.The Deputy Prime Minister is leading cross-government work to deliver the long-term solutions we need to get us back on...
Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of further gambling industry regulation being considered by her Department on levels of economic growth.
The previous Government’s white paper published in April 2023 assessed the impact of key proposals contained in the paper. The estimates did not quantify the impact of all proposals and are expected to have changed in light of updated evidence and finalis...
Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential cost to the public purse of introducing automatic voter registration.
As set out in our manifesto, the government is actively exploring ways to improve voter registration, including the use of data and online services to help increase registration levels so that everyone who is eligible to vote can vote. Appropriate assessm...
Communities and Local Government, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that new housing developments have sufficient opportunities for residents to easily access healthy foods.
The National Planning Policy Framework already expects policies and decisions at the local level to enable and support healthy lifestyles, including through access to healthier food.As part of the consultation on proposed reforms to the Framework and othe...
Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of improving access to healthy food on NHS waiting lists.
Poor diet and obesity are major drivers of physical and mental ill health. No assessment has been made to date to specifically assess the impact of improving access to healthy food on National Health Service waiting lists, however shifting the focus from ...
Whether she plans to expand the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk based drinks.
The SDIL is internationally recognised as a successful tax intervention, with measurable reformulation and consequent health impacts. As with all taxes, the Government keeps SDIL under review as part of its Budget process.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of voluntary sugar reduction programmes.
Children currently consume twice the recommended level of sugar. There is strong evidence that high sugar intakes increase the risk of tooth decay and weight gain. Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some can...
Whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of improving access to healthy food on the number of people who cannot work due to long-term illness.
In the United Kingdom, most people’s diet is not in line with the Government’s dietary recommendations as encapsulated in the Eatwell Guide. Most people consume too many calories, too much salt, sugar, and saturated fat, and not enough fibre, fruit, and v...