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HANSARDNHS Hospitals: ApheresisMy Lords, can the Minister say what the waiting times are for patients and clinicians who wish to use the eight therapeutic centres we have in England? Are the Government…09 Oct 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for repeating the Statement and for the empathy and sympathy that she has shown. It is very sad that there are many people throughout who are…09 Sept 2024HANSARDNational Immunisation ProgrammeMy Lords, as this is the last health Oral Question before the general election I take the opportunity to thank my noble friend, and indeed the Minister, my noble friend Lord…23 May 2024HANSARDInflammatory Bowel DiseaseMy Lords, many health authorities are sending out these tests to people. What percentage of these tests—“poo collections”, to use my noble friend’s words—are not being returned?…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenMy Lords, I welcome the action the Government are taking to ensure much greater integration. My concerns are disadvantaged women in society and their access to health. Can my…20 May 2024HANSARDWhooping CoughMy Lords, my noble friend has already mentioned that the highest incidence was back in 2016 and there has been a steady decline in uptake of the vaccine by pregnant women and…16 May 2024HANSARDHealth Data: Research and AnalysisMy Lords, I welcome the introduction of a secure data environment in the NHS, but can my noble friend the Minister give assurance to the House that the federated data platform,…15 May 2024HANSARDImmunisation: ChildrenMy Lords, I welcome the action that the Government are taking to ensure that MMR vaccinations are going up in underrepresented groups. Can my noble friend the Minister say what…08 May 2024HANSARDEthnicity Pay GapMy Lords, I have some empathy with the point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton. There are disparities in pay for ethnic minorities. There are also disparities in senior…25 Apr 2024HANSARDEU Borders: Hand and Face ScanningMy Lords, on something that is in our control, and being very much an optimist, I was delighted just recently when I applied for my new passport. I expected it to take weeks or…17 Apr 2024HANSARDHome Insulation: Health and Mortality RatesMy Lords, has any thought been given to our mortgage providers—banks and others—enabling people who move home to get their home insulated by providing a slightly lower interest…19 Mar 2024HANSARDMental Health Patients: DischargeMy Lords, my noble friend will be aware of the link between mental health and homelessness. He will also be aware that 50% and more of those who suffer from mental health illness…05 Mar 2024HANSARDNHS: Dementia Commission ReportMy Lords, I welcome the additional sums of money that the Government are putting into this service, which is very important, but, as the Minister will be aware, and as he…22 Feb 2024HANSARDLung Cancer MedicinesMy Lords, frequently in the House questions have been raised about the shortage and accessibility of some drugs to NHS patients. With this drug, there are concerns around its…14 Feb 2024HANSARDChild ObesityMy Lords—01 Feb 2024HANSARDChild ObesityMy Lords, as my noble friend the Minister will know, obesity rates are highest in deprived areas, followed by higher incidence of mortality and morbidity related to type 2…01 Feb 2024HANSARDNHS: Hospital Waiting TimesMy Lords, I am surprised and rather shocked that the department does not hold such important data centrally. Accessibility to good data should be at the heart of evidence-based…23 Jan 2024HANSARDCare Home StaffingI welcome the additional care staff that my noble friend mentioned, but there are some real pressures in rural areas where people cannot get carers to come and work. Can he say…18 Jan 2024HANSARDHealth: RSV ImmunisationMy Lords, RSV is a leading cause of infant mortality globally. Sadly, as my noble friend the Minister will know, 20 to 30 such deaths occur in the UK. I am pleased to hear about…17 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS: Drug ShortagesMy Lords, the drug Ozempic has been described as a super-drug for the use of diabetic patients, in order to help them reduce weight. My noble friend the Minister will be aware…17 Jan 2024