Every parliamentary written question tabled by Samantha Niblett this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With the withdrawal of liquid hydrocortisone what steps is his department is taking to source a suitable alternative liquid hydrocortisone product for use in the UK.
The Department is aware of the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100 milligram/1 millilitre solution for injection, and we continue to work with industry to find a longer-term solution.Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 milligram powder ...
If he will work with Pfizer to accelerate the UK licensing of the ‘ACT-O-VIAL’ dual-compartment hydrocortisone product containing pre-measured doses of powder and water for immediate mixing.
The Department is aware of the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100 milligram/1 millilitre solution for injection, and we continue to work with industry to find a longer-term solution.Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 milligram powder ...
What steps his Department is taking, in collaboration with the Office for Life Sciences, to support and fast-track the development of safer hydrocortisone delivery methods; and what assessment he h
The Department is aware of the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate 100 milligram/1 millilitre solution for injection, and we continue to work with industry to find a longer-term solution.Hydrocortisone sodium succinate 100 milligram powder ...
If he will ringfence protected funding for children's brain cancer research separate from wider cancer budgets.
Government responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between the Department for Health and Social Care with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and the Department for Science, Innovation and Tech...
What plans his Department has for a national strategy for the prevention of Young Sudden Cardiac Death.
The Government recognises the devastating impact of sudden cardiac death on young people, families, and communities.To reduce the risks of sudden cardiac death, NHS England has a published a national service specification for Inherited Cardiac Conditions ...
Whether his Department plans to review the current criteria for medical exemption certificates for prescription charges to include Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy.
There are no current plans to review the list of prescription charge exemptions or the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate. The Government has not specifically assessed the impact on patient health ...
What assessment has been made of the potential impact on patient health outcomes if individuals with Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy are unable to afford their prescribed medication.
There are no current plans to review the list of prescription charge exemptions or the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate. The Government has not specifically assessed the impact on patient health ...
Whether any (a) vaccines and (b) alternative preventative treatments for recurrent urinary tract infections are (i) currently under review by UK regulatory bodies and (ii) expected to enter the UK
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is an executive agency of the Department and regulates medicine, medical devices, and blood components for transfusion in the United Kingdom, with responsibility for ensuring medicines meet ap...
Whether he plans to take steps to (a) prioritise and (b) increase the speed of access to (i) vaccines and (ii) other preventative treatments for recurrent urinary tract infections, once approved.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) evaluates new licensed medicines, to determine whether they represent a clinically effective and cost-effective use of National Health Service resources. NICE aims to publish guidance on new med...
What steps he is taking to ensure that every Integrated Care Board in England has a dedicated care pathway in place for people living with young onset dementia.
NHS England is committed to delivering high quality care and support for every person with dementia at every age, and central to this is the provision of personalised care.The Well Pathway for Dementia highlights that services need to be integrated, commi...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of increased use of online consultation systems on total demand for GP services; and whether additional funding has been provided to practices to meet any increase in workload arising from that demand.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the financial and workforce impact of the requirement to deliver same-day responses to all clinically urgent requests under the 2026/27 GP contract on GP practices.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of the level of funding in the 2026/27 GP contract for the level of activity delivered by general practice.
Awaiting answer.
What estimate he has made of the workload and associated cost to GP practices arising from the expansion of Advice and Refer under the 2026/27 GP contract; and what funding has been allocated to general practice to cover those costs.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 2026-27 GP contract on continuity of care; and whether he has evaluated the cost-effectiveness of reduced continuity.
Awaiting answer.
Whether his department plans to review prescription charge exemptions for people who require lifelong medication following a cardiac arrest.
There are no current plans to add cardiac arrest to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, and no discussions have been held with NHS England on this matter.People who require long-term heart medication may be eligible for exemption from National Health Service prescription charges for another reason. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, whether they have a qualifying medical condition, and whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.Additionally, people on a low income can seek help under the NHS Low Income Scheme, and people who have to pay NHS prescription charges and need many prescription items could save money with a prescription prepayment certificate.
What steps he is taking to ensure that people access long‑term heart medication given the level of prescription charges.
There are no current plans to add cardiac arrest to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, and no discussions have been held with NHS England on this matter.People who require long-term heart medication may be eligible for exemption from National Health Service prescription charges for another reason. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, whether they have a qualifying medical condition, and whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.Additionally, people on a low income can seek help under the NHS Low Income Scheme, and people who have to pay NHS prescription charges and need many prescription items could save money with a prescription prepayment certificate.
What recent discussions his Department has had with NHS England on expanding medical exemption criteria to include cardiac arrest survivors dependent on long‑term rhythm‑stabilising medication.
There are no current plans to add cardiac arrest to the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate, and no discussions have been held with NHS England on this matter.People who require long-term heart medication may be eligible for exemption from National Health Service prescription charges for another reason. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, whether they have a qualifying medical condition, and whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension.Additionally, people on a low income can seek help under the NHS Low Income Scheme, and people who have to pay NHS prescription charges and need many prescription items could save money with a prescription prepayment certificate.
Whether NHS England plans to update its clinical guidance on long‑term support for cardiac arrest survivors, including access to free medication.
NHS England is focused on improving long‑term, holistic follow‑up and rehabilitation after cardiac arrest. In December 2024, to support local systems to commission high quality cardiac rehabilitation, NHS England published Commissioning standards for cardiac rehabilitation, which is available at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/commissioning-standards-for-cardiovascular-rehabilitation/Access to prescribed medicines is determined through existing medicines and prescribing policy.
What steps are required for vaccines for the prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections to obtain regulatory approval including an indicative timeline for licensing.
For any new medicine to be introduced to the United Kingdom market an application to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is required. The MHRA is ready to support companies that are looking to introduce new medicines to the United Kingdom market, offering regulatory and scientific advice to help companies at any stage of the product development process. The MHRA has established procedures in place to review any applications we receive to evaluate the benefit risk of a product in relation to its quality, safety, and efficacy. The exact timeframe will depend on the type of submission the company makes.