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HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasOn the point that the noble Lord correctly raises, it is worth reflecting that there has already been a reduction in the number of pharmacies since 2017. There are now some 1,200…10 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthIt is right that people from outside government come into departments to lend their expertise and share their views and that Ministers make decisions without those people…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasThe noble Baroness makes a good point about the shortage of medicines; this has been raised many times in your Lordships’ House. I will ensure that my colleague Ministers are…10 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthThe right honourable Alan Milburn has not been directing policy; he also has no pass. I hope that is helpful to the noble Lord.10 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthMy Lords, to set out some key points in respect of the right honourable Alan Milburn, he has no formal role in the department. Therefore, the conflicts of interest the noble Lord…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasAll these creative approaches will be considered as we look at what we will be doing to ensure that pharmacies are key to delivering on improved healthcare across the entire…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasI welcome the announcement by the Secretary of State for Transport about ensuring that bus services can be more readily available, which will assist access to pharmacies. However,…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasI am pleased to say that, as I am sure the noble Lord is aware, prescribing pilots are going on in NHS England. These will look at what more pharmacies could do in this regard, in…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasI take on board the point that the right reverend Prelate makes. The analysis to which he refers shines a light on the fact that funding for community pharmacies was either cut or…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPharmacies: Rural AreasMy Lords, pharmacies are key to our plans to make healthcare fit for the future, as we shift healthcare out of hospitals and into the community. We will expand the role of…10 Sept 2024HANSARDSupport for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for his thoughtful introduction of the Bill, and I pay tribute to him for his work not just on the welfare and well-being of…06 Sept 2024HANSARDVaginal Mesh Implants: CompensationMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, on securing this important debate. I compliment her on getting it early in the time of a new Government, which will…05 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingThe noble Baroness is right in her observations, and we certainly recognise that times are difficult, particularly for many voluntary and charitable organisations including…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingThe noble Baroness is quite right to raise this, and I can give her that assurance. She raises the point about identification of people with specific needs. I am interested to see…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingMy noble friend is absolutely right, and I certainly agree with the points she has made. Those who care for their loved ones are absolutely crucial to ensuring that the right care…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingAs the noble Baroness said, in 2024-25 the £25 million in funding from NHS England was distributed, for the first time, via integrated care boards. As I understand it from the…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingI certainly take on board the point that the right reverend Prelate makes. It is the case that the amount of funding that charitable hospices receive varies by ICB area. That, in…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingI am grateful to the noble Lord. I will ensure that my colleague, the Minister of State for Care, is fully aware of the comments that he and other noble Lords have made today.…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingThe Prime Minister has already reiterated his commitment to allow time for a Private Member’s Bill and a free vote. I recognise that this is an extremely sensitive issue with…04 Sept 2024HANSARDPalliative and End-of-life Care: FundingMy Lords, we want a society where every person receives high-quality, compassionate care, including at the end of their life. Integrated care boards are responsible for the…04 Sept 2024