Speeches by Beales.

“A blended model is a better approach?”

“You have talked about a million more movements. Do you think the Government are right in their approach, or do you think they should focus on a very specific group of the population? Should they focus on a number of groups? Is there value in picking a small, discrete section of the population and really focusing Govern…”

“Professor Skelton, the 10-year health plan recognises the role of technology, particularly wearables, in getting people active. To what extent do you think there is a role for wearables and digital technology with older people?”

“Is there a role for digital technology for particular groups and not for others?”

“I understand what you say about the need for social prescribing and the value of the voluntary sector, and that often those links are not being made at diagnosis; people are given pills but not Pilates. But do you think there is a risk that something like Diagnosis Connect or voluntary sector-led support is seen as sec…”

“Emma, you talked very briefly earlier about Diagnosis Connect. What opportunities do you see for schemes like this to embed voluntary sector support and physical activity programmes into the management of care for people with long-term health conditions?”

“Specifically regarding Diagnosis Connect, from what we have seen in the evidence, this is an app-based approach that will enable people to directly connect to broader voluntary sector services at the point of diagnosis, is that correct?”

“Are there any thoughts about how this would relate to the NHS app that is under development and expansion? Is it going to be a completely parallel system?”

“What would need to happen to genuinely get that parity, that sense from the patient that they are being given something just as important as a prescription for drugs or just as valuable as the GP appointment that they often desperately want? How can Diagnosis Connect and the support that sector provides be seen as rele…”

“Do you have any thoughts about local system leadership? Obviously, national strategies can set a broad direction, but lots of things we have talked about are down to individual practice, individual perceptions in the health system and local system leadership—how they do or do not work with the voluntary sector, or how …”

“Adam, do you have anything to add?”

“Is there a case for investing more in designing specific digital interventions for older people? As the private market is gearing to a different consumer, do the NHS or the public sector have to invest in this?”

“As you say, designing these wearables and technologies may not be as exciting, sexy or multifunctional, but they must be usable for people with limited mobility or dexterity or visual—”

“We have heard a lot about short-term funding issues and poor access to data being key barriers to collaboration with the voluntary sector. Do you have any thoughts about how the data issue can be overcome at a local or national level? Do you think there needs to be full local integration with providers in accessing rec…”

“Adam, do you have any thoughts on the barriers to the sector’s participation in the provision and planning of services?”

“Touching on leadership, direction and strategy moves me on to the role of national strategy setting. The Richmond Group has submitted evidence that makes clear recommendations about the role of Government, cross-departmental leadership and ministerial leadership. Do you have any thoughts about the balance between havin…”

“My colleague is going to pick up other forms—”

“Is there any product within that range that is non-HFSS?”

“I very much understand the point about the broader range of products and the ludicrous nature of a restriction that does not then apply if you slightly tweak it, but it is the same product ultimately. We are coming to a pure brand point. I understand the challenge that you are putting to us—that advertising Domino’s, M…”

“If we think about the amount of energy that has gone into these regulations—political energy, Government energy—and the challenges you are presenting, a huge amount of time has been spent trying to design them, but as you said, there are a number of loopholes and challenges, which raises questions about their effective…”