Written questions by Morrison.

What assessment he has made of the impact of Advice and Guidance pathways on access to specialist care for women experiencing menopause-related health conditions.

Awaiting answer.

What guidance his Department has issued to NHS trusts and Integrated Care Boards on ensuring timely access to specialist care and treatment for women experiencing complications associated with horm

Awaiting answer.

How people with lived experience of ME/CFS will be involved in the design and delivery of the awareness campaign.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment has he made of whether advice and guidance has reduced referrals to specialist gynaecology services.

Awaiting answer.

Whether they have assessed the financial impact on individuals unable to work due to complications arising from pelvic mesh implants.

Awaiting answer.

What progress the Department has made towards establishing a redress scheme for patients harmed by pelvic mesh implants since the publication of the Hughes Report.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate has been made of the number of patients affected by complications arising from pelvic mesh implants in England.

Awaiting answer.

Whether interim financial or medical support is available to patients experiencing ongoing complications from pelvic mesh while a compensation scheme is under consideration.

Awaiting answer.

Whether they will commit to publishing a clear timetable for the establishment of a compensation scheme for those harmed by pelvic surgical mesh, in line with the recommendations of the Hughes Repo

Awaiting answer.

What guidance his Department provides to (a) hospitals, (b) community services and (c) ICBs on the care and management of people with severe and very severe ME/CFS; and what steps his Department is

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of whether current strategic prioritisation for ME research is proportionate to the disease burden.

The Department has not made a specific assessment of whether the strategic prioritisation for research into myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), is proportionate to the disease burden. However, we recognise that this...

With reference to the Written Statement of 4 June 2026 on the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update, a) what his planned timetable is for transition to c

NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications to support integrated care boards (ICBs) in commissioning palliative care and end-of-life care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We will be refreshing the statuto...

With reference to the Written Statement of 4 June 2026 on Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update, what steps he is taking to ensure that the move to susta

The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...

Whether NHS England will provide guidance to ICBs commissioning hospice services on (a) minimising variation and (b) ensuring an equitable approach across systems.

NHS England has published statutory guidance and service specifications to support integrated care boards (ICBs) in commissioning palliative care and end-of-life care services to meet the needs of their local populations. We will be refreshing the statuto...

What progress his department has made in securing new funding for the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.

The Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care was never intended to introduce new, ring‑fenced funding. Its primary purpose is to set the strategic direction for improving palliative care and end-of-life care, including reducing va...

Whether sustainable contracting for palliative care will a) reflect funding of core services by charitable hospices and b) incorporate NHS uplifts to cover pay increases in the sector.

The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...

How sustainable contracting as referred to in the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care: interim update on 4th June 2026, will be defined and funded in practice.

The Modern Service Framework (MSF) will embed palliative care and end-of-life care within a strategic commissioning model that is centred on clear and transparent contractual arrangements for commissioned palliative care activity across all providers, inc...

Whether patients who were referred for NHS orthodontic treatment while under the age of 18 remain eligible for NHS-funded treatment if they turn 18 before treatment begins.

Data on the average waiting times for National Health Service orthodontic treatment is not held centrally. Patients referred for NHS orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years old remain eligible for NHS-funded treatment, provided they meet the rele...

What the average waiting time is for NHS orthodontic treatment following referral; and what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting lists.

Data on the average waiting times for National Health Service orthodontic treatment is not held centrally. Patients referred for NHS orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years old remain eligible for NHS-funded treatment, provided they meet the rele...

What steps his Department is taking to (a) increase capacity within NHS orthodontic services and to (b) reduce waiting times for treatment.

Data on the average waiting times for National Health Service orthodontic treatment is not held centrally. Patients referred for NHS orthodontic treatment before the age of 18 years old remain eligible for NHS-funded treatment, provided they meet the rele...