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HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review: Sodium ValproateMy Lords, redress is important, but so too is patient support. Could the Government confirm that they are considering the recommendation that a network of support centres should…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Brazilian VariantHow confident are the Government that our vaccines will cope with the Brazilian variant of the Covid virus and that the passenger from Brazil, who is somewhere in south…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination ProgrammeMy Lords, NHS England has told GPs to use their clinical discretion on vaccines for adults with a learning disability—although I am pleased that the Minister says that this is no…24 Feb 2021HANSARDDentists: Covid-19My Lords, when I inquired, none of the dentists in north and east Cornwall was able to offer an appointment for NHS dentistry, so I know to my cost that private treatment is…11 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Self-IsolationDespite local authorities doing their best to support those self-isolating, good examples from Germany show that integrated health and care teams that visit people daily are vital…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am delighted that my noble friend Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames tabled this amendment and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Garnier, added his name, as did I. I will…08 Feb 2021HANSARDHotel Quarantine for TravellersMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that Australia is imposing a two-week quarantine for all travellers flying in from abroad, with no exceptions. My son, who has dual…03 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Online LearningMy Lords, for those with the capacity, parental support and infrastructure, online learning is great, typically at home. What technical support will be available for families who…02 Feb 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I too shall be brief and I too am grateful to the Minister and his team for giving Peers an opportunity to see the Commons amendments to the Bill before they were…02 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Care Funding (EAC Report)My Lords, social care funding for older people or those with a disability has been put in the “too difficult” or “too expensive” box for as long as I have been involved in health…28 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, Bills come and go. This Bill started its life as one to tidy up regulatory issues to do with the new post-EU world. In 10 years’ time, the Medicines and Medical Devices…21 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationMy Lords, my question follows that of the noble Lord, Lord Anderson of Swansea. For many in isolation, the appointment for their first jab is all that has kept them going, and the…20 Jan 2021HANSARDHealth: Brain TumoursMy Lords, when this issue was raised at Questions on 19 November last year, the Minister suggested that the quality of applications needed improving. He kindly offered to meet…19 Jan 2021HANSARDMental Health Act ReformMy Lords, I welcome the White Paper and the commitment to deliver person-centred care. Many health and social care professionals will need to change the way they work, which is…18 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillThese amendments relate to the use of data and information sharing. The noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, my noble friend Lord Clement- Jones and the noble Lord, Lord Patel, have put…14 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill14 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill14 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill14 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, we support these amendments from the Government and from the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, which relate to the creation of a statutory committee to provide advice to…14 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, these amendments relate to NHS access to medical devices, and Amendment 46 from the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, would ensure early access for NHS patients to medical…14 Jan 2021