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HANSARDCovid-19: Intensive Care TreatmentWe go into the second wave in much better shape in relation to coronavirus because we know so much more about the virus. In terms of medicines, the therapeutics, the practices,…29 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesMy Lords, the noble Lord is right that 70% of hospices are funded through charitable income with only 30% coming from CCGs. That is why we put in more than £150 million during the…28 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I start by endorsing the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton, and saying that I am extremely grateful for this debate, both the spirit in which it is being…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, the development of a cross-party consensus is one of the great challenges that we have for the future. The mechanism that the right reverend Prelate suggests is…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareMy noble friend is entirely right. One of the experiences of Covid has been the mobilisation of technology to help those in social care. That has ranged from very basic…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareTalks are happening in the background in many ways. I cannot give the noble Baroness a precise date, because our focus is very much on managing Covid and learning its lessons,…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareThe noble and right reverend Lord is entirely right. There has been a large number of reports on social care, but they have not in themselves brought us closer to a new deal. That…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, I recognise the power of the CQC’s comments, and its report is indeed powerful. However, I have to be realistic. We are in the midst of a Covid winter, when there are…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, we all acknowledge the power and intellectual insight of the Economic Affairs Committee report, which was welcomed on the Floor of the House and speaks for itself in…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesMy Lords, hospices play an often unseen but hugely valuable role in providing patient care. That is why we provided more than £150 million of extra funding to hospices during the…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesThe noble Lord is entirely right. Some £1.54 billion is spent on hospices each year. Of that, £1.2 billion is charitable; I pay tribute to those from the hospice movement who were…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesI completely endorse my noble friend’s comments. Hospices are often the hubs for huge community efforts to raise money and to create volunteer support for those who are at the end…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesMy Lords, I completely recognise the note of urgency in the noble Lord’s comments. I also recognise that, as we go into a Covid winter, the hospice movement, which has contributed…28 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for his questions. On remdesivir, I will be glad to find out whether any UK funds were used in its development and will write to him. I will…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesI assure the noble and learned Baroness that we understand absolutely the contribution of hospices, the value for money that they represent, the role that they play in communities…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesThe noble Baroness will know through her work as a lay member of the NHS Camden Clinical Commissioning Group that hospices are much valued by the healthcare system. I assure her…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesThe noble Lord is entirely right to cite the challenge being faced by Sue Ryder and other hospice charities that depend on retail income. They face a most difficult and…28 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Charitably Funded HospicesThe issue raised by the noble Baroness is one that I am aware of. Who can think of a more moving cause than hospices for children? This will be definitely be on the agenda for 4…28 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI completely endorse the words of the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, about the failings around some of the medical device regulatory regimes, which failed to pick up many of the…28 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, there can be absolutely no doubt about the importance of patient access to medicines. This is very much at the heart of the NHS constitution, and it is absolutely…28 Oct 2020