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HANSARDChildren’s HospicesThe hon. Gentleman talks about how children’s hospices, and indeed hospices, have traditionally been funded, but what we are looking at is an incredible commitment by NHS England…19 Feb 2019HANSARDChildren’s HospicesIn December, NHS England announced plans to increase funding for children’s palliative care services to as much as £25 million a year over the next five years through match…19 Feb 2019HANSARDDementia CareMy hon. Friend tempts me to do some big reveals about the contents of the Green Paper. I will say that it will look at a number of different funding options.19 Feb 2019HANSARD St Helier and St George’s HospitalsIn the nick of time, my hon. Friend makes that point well, and I will definitely make sure that it is passed on.19 Feb 2019HANSARDAcquired Brain InjuryI am delighted that my hon. Friend mentions Headway, which is a fantastic organisation that does great work. I meet it regularly in my own constituency and I would be more than…19 Feb 2019HANSARD St Helier and St George’s HospitalsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point, and that is why it is important that no significant changes are made without consultation so that local people’s views can be taken into…19 Feb 2019HANSARD St Helier and St George’s HospitalsI congratulate the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Siobhain McDonagh) on securing this incredibly important debate on the future of St Helier and St George’s hospitals. I…19 Feb 2019HANSARDNHS 10-Year PlanI thank hon. Members from across the House for their contributions to this debate. It is clear there is agreement on the importance and value we place on our national health…19 Feb 2019HANSARDDementia CareThe social care Green Paper will bring forward proposals to ensure that all adults, including those living with dementia, receive high-quality care whenever they need it. The…19 Feb 2019HANSARDChildren’s HospicesYes. I think this is a really strong signal to clinical commissioning groups about how the NHS values the services provided by children’s hospices—not just end-of-life and…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social CareThis particular area of law has always been open to legal challenge. We decided to include a definition because so many stakeholders, as well as the Joint Committee on Human…13 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social CareThis particular area of law has always been open to legal challenge. We decided to include a definition because so many stakeholders, as well as the Law Commission and Members of…13 Feb 2019HANSARD NHS Menopause ServicesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Redditch (Rachel Maclean) on securing this debate on health services and the menopause, and I want to start by celebrating the fact…13 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe wishes and feelings of the vulnerable person are at the centre of the Bill, and the wishes and feelings of their family will definitely be taken into consideration if their…13 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social CareFor example, in the new system a family member or a loved one can be an approved person. [Official Report, 12 February 2019, Vol. 654, c. 803.]13 Feb 2019HANSARD NHS Menopause ServicesThe hon. Gentleman is an enlightened man. The work that we did at the very first roundtable led to an evidence review that was published in 2017, which talked about raising…13 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe wishes and feelings of the vulnerable person are at the centre of the Bill, and the wishes and feelings of their family will definitely be taken into consideration if their…13 Feb 2019HANSARD NHS Menopause ServicesMy hon. Friend is right. I had not heard that description before, but it sums up what we are talking about. The toolkit that the Women’s Business Council produced when I was in…13 Feb 2019HANSARDHealth and Social CareFor example, in the new system a family member or a loved one can be an appropriate person.13 Feb 2019HANSARD Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill [Lords]indicated assent. The House forthwith resolved itself into the Legislative Grand Committee (England and Wales ) (Standing Order No. 83M). [Dame Eleanor Laing in the Chair ]12 Feb 2019