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HANSARDElectronic Patient Record SystemsI commend my hon. Friend, and our hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham), for their diligent work with their trust and local system. Progress is being made on that…22 Jul 2025HANSARDElectronic Patient Record SystemsThe hon. Gentleman highlights the serious problem of staff operating in an analogue age in the NHS, which we keenly highlighted in the 10-year plan. We want to move the system…22 Jul 2025HANSARDElectronic Patient Record SystemsMy hon. Friend outlines a horrific case in her constituency, where she has been a fantastic campaigner since last year. Information sharing between 111 and 999 already exists in…22 Jul 2025HANSARDElectronic Patient Record SystemsThe hon. Member highlights the importance of getting this right not only from hospital to discharge but, crucially, in primary care, where 90% of patient contacts happen across…22 Jul 2025HANSARDNHS Hospitals: ParkingThe Department has published guidance that trusts are expected to follow to manage the provision of car-parking spaces for patients, hospital users and staff. Responsibility for…22 Jul 2025HANSARDNHS Hospitals: ParkingAs the hon. Gentleman knows, the discussions about any advanced works arising from the new hospital programme are ongoing. I am very happy for the Department to continue to…22 Jul 2025HANSARDNHS Hospitals: ParkingThe provision of car parking remains an issue for trusts. I recognise the stress caused by trying to get patients to hospital, particularly if they have mobility problems. I…22 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe business case for the rebuild of the health centre has been submitted to NHS England for review, and NHS Property Services will in parallel be asked to approve the capital…22 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsPhlebotomists are paid on an “Agenda for Change” pay scale, which is underpinned by the job evaluation scheme. It is something the Secretary of State and I discussed with the…22 Jul 2025HANSARD10-Year Health Plan: Perinatal Mental HealthThe 10-year health plan sets out ambitious plans to boost mental health support across the country, including for women during the perinatal period. During the year to April 2025,…22 Jul 2025HANSARD10-Year Health Plan: Perinatal Mental HealthI recognise my hon. Friend’s great work in this place to support women on this issue. We recognise that newly qualified midwives are experiencing challenges in gaining that first…22 Jul 2025HANSARD10-Year Health Plan: Perinatal Mental HealthThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point about the important need to share the learning across the United Kingdom, and I will make sure that we do indeed make efforts to do…22 Jul 2025HANSARDRegulation of NHS Managers: Consultation ResponseEnsuring strong and accountable NHS leadership will be critical to delivering our plan for change and building an NHS fit for the future. We know the important role that…21 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareAs I outlined in my initial response and further to the written ministerial statement, we have asked for an independent review of the process and will report back as soon as…17 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareI thank the hon. Lady for that really constructive suggestion. In my discussions with the NHSBSA, the reviewer and officials at the Department, I have raised similar issues. I am…17 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareI thank the hon. Lady for those questions. She highlights a number of important issues regarding the complexity for the NHS Business Services Authority of dealing with this. There…17 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareThe hon. Gentleman tempts me to stray further from the urgent question, but he raises an important point, further to the one raised by the hon. Member for West Worcestershire…17 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareI am totally focused on remedying this situation and learning from the mistakes. If further action is required, I will happily update the House at that point. My absolute focus at…17 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareThe hon. Gentleman highlights yet another mess that we inherited due to his party’s lack of proper engagement with the workforce over the last decade to resolve the disincentives…17 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient CareI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on, yet again, shoehorning in a reference to his local hospital, for which he does a great job. People are determined to work in and support the…17 Jul 2025