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Written questions by Platt.

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

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6 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of implementation of NICE guideline NG206 on myalgic encephalomyelitis.

Reply

No assessment has been made on the adequacy of the implementation of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance NG206 on myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). NICE guidelines are not mandatory, ...

6 Dec 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What steps his Department is taking to improve the provision of care for people with ME.

Reply

No assessment has been made on the adequacy of the implementation of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidance NG206 on myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). NICE guidelines are not mandatory, ...

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

If he will have discussions with (a) the National Autistic Society and (b) other autism charities on (i) mental health reform and (ii) the detention of autistic people in mental health hospitals.

Reply

On 17 July 2024, the King’s Speech set out the Government’s commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act. Department officials are now working to prepare the Mental Health Bill for introduction when parliamentary time allows.As part of the Department’s p...

16 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What steps he is taking to support Integrated Care Boards to ensure appropriate provision of autism (a) assessment and (b) support services.

Reply

The Department is currently considering next steps to improve diagnostic assessment and support for autistic people. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards (ICBs) to make available appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of the...

16 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Dynamic Support Register in preventing autistic people from being detained in mental health hospitals.

Reply

NHS England published updated policy and guidance on Dynamic Support Registers (DSRs) and Care (Education) and Treatment Reviews (C(E)TRs) on 25 January 2023, for implementation from 1 May 2023. The purpose of the updated policy and guidance is to help en...

15 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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Whether his Department has had round tables with suppliers of methylphenidate prolonged-release tablets since April 2024; what discussions his Department has had on the difficulties suppliers are f

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 ...

7 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What steps he is taking to help people who are unable to access the ADHD medication they need.

Reply

The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information is not collected on a local level.The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to ...

7 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What progress his Department is making with manufacturers on resolving issues of ADHD medicine supply.

Reply

The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information is not collected on a local level.The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to ...

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

What steps he is taking to coordinate a local plan with (a) NHS Trusts and (b) healthcare organisations to help tackle shortages of ADHD medication .

Reply

The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand. Information is not collected on a local level.The Department has been working hard with industry and NHS England to ...

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