Charlie Maynard MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Kidney Diseases: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, why the current level of funding for research into kidney disease is so low, particularly in comparison with that available for cancer research.
Answer: The Department funds research primarily through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR does not generally allocate funding to specific conditions and funds research through open and fair competition and peer review, to ensure...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLong CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if there are any plans for a public health messaging campaign to publicise the fact that Long Covid exists and, at the last count, 1.9 million people in the UK are still suffering.
Answer: The Government recognises that Long Covid is a complex multi-system disease which can have a debilitating impact on people’s physical and mental health. We understand the scale of the issue at hand and the Government is committed to improving the lives of...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLong CovidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if there is ring-fenced dedicated funding for Long Covid services and renewed, adequately funded research in to Long Covid.
Answer: Since April 2024, in line with the National Health Service operating framework and the establishment of integrated care systems, the commissioning of services to support patients with Long Covid has been the responsibility of integrated care boards. Where...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCoronavirusDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if there will be a resumption of Covid surveillance by UKHSA and devolved health authorities as a result of the Covid enquiry.
Answer: Since 2023, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) COVID‑19 surveillance has shifted from intensive, pandemic‑specific systems to a more streamlined and routine model.Surveillance is now integrated into UKHSA’s broader respiratory monitoring. COVID‑19 is track...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCoronavirus: Disease ControlDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to reinstate Covid-safe measures in healthcare settings, including FFP3 masks, improved ventilation and HEPA filtration.
Answer: The Health and Social Care Act 2008 requires all health and social care facilities to have systems in place to prevent and control infection by undertaking risk assessments, and by implementing infection prevention and control (IPC) policies appropriate t...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he has taken to ensure the whole population, particularly those who are not natural users of smartphones, are able to access and use the services from the NHS app by 2028.
Answer: The Government is committed to delivering digital services that are accessible to all patients and has established a national change programme to ensure the NHS App is accessible to the whole population by 2028, including those who do not routinely use sm...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Governing BodiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what ‘more dynamic’ solutions his Department plans to replace public governors and staff governors with.
Answer: The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider 10-Year Health Plan’s aim to ensure hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. This will requi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Governing BodiesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department’s has plans to remove of hospitals, public governors and staff governors.
Answer: The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider 10-Year Health Plan’s aim to ensure hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. This will requi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what form of impact assessment on pharmacies was carried out prior to changing the payment claim window for pharmacy first services from 3 months to five days.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels.From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, whi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what number of pharmacy first consultations have been recorded for (a) April , (b) May and (c) June 2025.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels.From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, whi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: IncentivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what number of bonus payments to community pharmacies for reaching the 20 and 30 target for consultations were paid in (a) April, (b) May and (b) June 2025.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels.From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, whi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: IncentivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of community pharmacies reaching the threshold for Pharmacy First bonus payments.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels.From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, whi...
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has met with the Chief Executive of the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing to discuss the potential impact of gaps in community nursing services on levels of patient safety.
Answer: We welcome the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing’s (QICN’s) continued engagement in informing planning and solutions to address capacity gaps, following our 10 Year Workforce Plan call for evidence. The Minister of State for Health is planning to mee...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: IncentivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many bonus payments were made to community pharmacies under the Pharmacy First scheme for reaching (a) 20-29 and (b) 30 or more clinical pathway consultations in (i) April, (ii) May and (iii) J
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels. From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, wh...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Pharmacy First consultations were recorded for (a) April, (b) May and (c) June 2025.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels. From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, wh...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish an impact assessment for the decision to change the payment claim window for Pharmacy First services.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels. From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, wh...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPharmacy: IncentivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of lowering the drug tariff claim window on the number of pharmacies qualifying for Pharmacy First bonus payments.
Answer: As part of delivering the Pharmacy First service, pharmacy contractors receive a monthly fixed payment if they meet specific requirements, which include minimum activity levels. From June 2025, pharmacies delivering 20 to 29 consultations receive £500, wh...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHealth Professions: PrisonsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address the shortage of clinicians working in the prison system; and what impact the shortage of clinicians has on whether inmates receive timely medical attention.
Answer: Both the Department and NHS England recognise the impact that clinical staff shortages can have on the timeliness of prisoners receiving medical attention. NHS England’s national health and justice inclusive workforce programme was created to improve the ...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to address the shortage of community nursing services.
Answer: The Government recognises the essential role of district nurses and wider community nursing teams in delivering high-quality care closer to home, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, and supporting people to live well in their communities. We are com...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCommunity NursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) stop and (b) reverse the decline in the numbers of district nurses in the NHS.
Answer: The Government recognises the essential role of district nurses and wider community nursing teams in delivering high-quality care closer to home, preventing avoidable hospital admissions, and supporting people to live well in their communities. We are com...
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordCancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much and what proportion of his Department's funding for cancer research has been allocated to (a) brain, (b) liver, (c) lung, (d) oesophageal, (e) pancreatic and (f) stomach cancer research si
Answer: The Department invested over £133 million on cancer research for 2023/24, through its research delivery arm, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), reflecting cancer’s high priority.The following table shows NIHR funding programme awa...
Answered 22 Sept 2025
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