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HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsI know that that is something in which Minister Whately is very engaged. The House has already seen some of the plans around social care and there is further work on discharge…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsThe first major finding was setting up the UK Health Security Agency, because of a feeling that the bodies that were there at the time were not best placed. That was the first…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCommunications Act 2003 (Restrictions on the Advertising of Less Healthy Food) (Effective Date) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Allan—despite his wish to invite people to kick our balls—and the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, for securing the debate to discuss…27 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsAbsolutely. One of the key benefits of the digital approach is the triage system. We all know that a lot of people who call at 8 am for an appointment could probably be well…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsAre you going to dare me? Sorry, I think a diplomatic response is probably wise at this stage. I note that, under the Barnett formula, per person funding for the NHS is Scotland…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsMy understanding is that the new GP contract is part of live conversations with the BMA that we are about to get into—I think it is over the summer that those negotiations will…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsI am clearly aware of that. At the same time, I am very aware that we want to make sure that people are able to see a doctor when they need to and are not deterred from that. So…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsFirst, my understanding is that the vast majority of homes in Cornwall have broadband, to which your mobile phone will of course connect. That is where people will be making…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsAbsolutely. One of the things I am very proud to be leading on the NHS side is our whole digital way of addressing access to the health service. This will be fundamental to how…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsWe recognise that some people have struggled to access timely care from their general practice. We are taking action to expand general practice times to increase the availability…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesAs we are all aware, the Chancellor was very keen to kick this off in the first place. We have been participating in this by working very closely with the Treasury, and I am…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesI start by wishing the noble Baroness a happy birthday. I was pleased to read the three recommendations from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy: return the rehab space to use;…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesAs I said, physio is key to rehabilitation, whether for strokes, as we have discussed, or for any one of the number of reasons that people are in hospital and trying to come out.…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesTotally. I am sorry to hear that case, and I think that we would all agree that that is not the sort of service we would want to see. As I said, we have put increases in staff in…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesAbsolutely. That is why, as part of my research, I was pleased to read up on the national integrated community stroke service, which is designed to give personalised stroke…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesI agree with the noble Lord’s point; our estimate is that over half of all physiotherapy takes place outside the hospital environment. Clearly, all sorts of settings, including…23 Feb 2023HANSARDPhysiotherapy: Rehabilitation ServicesI thank the noble Baroness for bringing this to our attention; again, I believe that the advantage of these Questions is that they shine the spotlight on particular areas. As the…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsAgain, my understanding is that Wales receives more health funding per person under the Barnett formula than England. I am pretty sure I am right on that—I will confirm if I am…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsAbsolutely. I know that a lot of the best trusts that I have seen and visited have that right at their front door. It applies to A&E as well. One of the first comments I made when…23 Feb 2023HANSARDGP AppointmentsAs mentioned, we are increasing the number of doctors. We have 2,000 more versus 2019. The House will be pleased to know that that is a key part of the workforce plan for…23 Feb 2023