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HANSARDMental Health Treatment: Waiting TimesThe noble Lord makes a very important point. This is one of the many areas where long waiting lists and delays in people receiving the necessary service are creating additional…03 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Treatment: Waiting TimesI agree with my noble friend’s suggestions. Of course it is a team that provides the mental health support that is necessary, but I am particularly pleased that we are working to…03 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Treatment: Waiting TimesI am grateful to my noble friend for raising this. There are whole areas in which we are seeking to turn this round, and I know my noble friend is aware of the challenges we face.…03 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Treatment: Waiting TimesI certainly do, and with the NHS being such a large employer, that is one of the areas that we will be attending to. The long-term workforce plan will provide its report around…03 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Treatment: Waiting TimesWe are extremely aware of the point the noble Lord helpfully makes. The matter of severe mental illness in prisoners has come up repeatedly in Committee on the Mental Health Bill,…03 Feb 2025HANSARDMental Health Treatment: Waiting TimesI agree with my noble friend’s assessment of the impact of what is a totally unacceptable situation, particularly for children and young people. On the point about ensuring…03 Feb 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthThe noble Baroness raises an interesting point and I will be happy to look into what she suggests. I know she is aware that one of the main pillars of change will be about…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthMy noble friend raises a number of important points. In reference to the planning guidance, I hope she will understand that at this stage that is leaked information and I am…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthI thank the noble Lord for allowing me to reiterate that the department is working closely with NHS England to look at a whole range of options to provide better-quality care and…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthMy noble friend raises a very important point from a position of a lot of experience. I can confirm that we recognise the importance of regular physical activity for those with…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthMy Lords, improving health outcomes for the more than 17 million people in England with musculoskeletal conditions forms a key part of this Government’s missions to build an NHS…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthI pay tribute to the noble Lord’s campaigning, which is impressive in maintaining focus on what I regard as a very important area. He may be aware, but I draw it to his and your…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthI am afraid I cannot give the noble Lord the dates that he seeks, but I will be pleased to keep him updated on the development of services.30 Jan 2025HANSARDMusculoskeletal HealthI certainly agree with the noble Lord that without the right services in place at the right time and in the right location, there is additional cost—not just to the NHS but to the…30 Jan 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, the Government recognise the difficulties that young disabled people and their families can face when they transition into adult social care. This has been a neglected…28 Jan 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesThe noble Lord is correct to reference the committee’s findings. People should not be written off as unable to work. It is about getting the right support in place, with the right…28 Jan 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesIt certainly does. The noble Baroness has been positive about the plans that we have for the independent commission, led by the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, to resolve once and for…28 Jan 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesI have direct experience of the value of charities such as Mencap, and I thank it and all the other third sector organisations involved. I agree with my noble friend about the…28 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Pharmacy ClosuresI am aware of the reports that my noble friend refers to. This is a new service; it needs to bed in. NHSE is working closely with ICBs, GPs and the community pharmacy sector to…28 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Pharmacy ClosuresCommercial over the counter products will have a part to play. However, I take the point that the noble Lord makes. I am sure it is true that their vital role, and the…28 Jan 2025