Edward Morello MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Primary CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the abolition of NHS England on the (a) planning and (b) delivery of primary care services.
Answer: Ministers and senior Department officials are working with the new executive team in NHS England, led by Sir Jim Mackey, to form a new joint centre. As we bring the two organisations together, we will continue to evaluate impacts of all kinds, and will pu...
Answered 16 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntegrated Care Boards: MergersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether Integrated Care Board mergers are planned for Dorset.
Answer: NHS England has asked integrated care boards (ICBs) to act primarily as strategic commissioners of health services and reduce duplication of responsibilities within their structure. NHS England provided additional guidance to ICBs, National Health Service...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmology: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking increase the number of optometrists in West Dorset.
Answer: NHS England provides an annual grant for supervisors of optometry trainees. This payment is an essential element of ensuring adequate training provision is available for new optometrists.Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: DentistryHome OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of streamlining the visa processes for overseas-qualified dentists seeking to work in the UK.
Answer: Dentists are eligible for the Health and Care visa. They usually receive a decision within 3 weeks and have a dedicated UKVI team that assists them with the application process.
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: South WestDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what incentives are in place to encourage universities to expand or introduce dental training programmes in the South west.
Answer: The department works closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on a wide range of matters, to help ensure the NHS has the dentistry workforce that it needs, including funding for dental schools and the training of dental students.Univ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: Higher EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with Higher Education providers on regional expansion of dental schools to tackle geographic shortages.
Answer: The department works closely with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on a wide range of matters, to help ensure the NHS has the dentistry workforce that it needs, including funding for dental schools and the training of dental students.Univ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSkilled Workers: Dental ServicesHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of including dentists on the Shortage Occupation List for immigration purposes.
Answer: The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including reforms to work visas, further details of which will be set out in due course.
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: Dental ServicesHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to streamline visa processes for overseas-qualified dentists seeking to work in the UK.
Answer: The Immigration White Paper, published on 12 May 2025, announced new measures on a wide range of issues, including reforms to work visas, further details of which will be set out in due course.
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure equitable access to eye care services for low-income populations.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services to meet local needs, and have a duty under the Health and Care Act 2022 to reduce inequalities.Free National Health Service sight tests and NHS optical vouche...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to support the (a) training and (b) recruitment of optometrists in underserved areas.
Answer: NHS England provides an annual grant for supervisors of optometry trainees. This payment is an essential element of ensuring that adequate training provision is available for new optometrists.Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primar...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: InnovationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase the use of new technology in the delivery of optometry services.
Answer: Integrated care boards commission services in the National Health Service from high street optical practices, which are private businesses. Contractors will be expected to demonstrate they have the necessary equipment to be able to provide any contracted ...
Answered 30 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for NHS eye examinations.
Answer: Free National Health Service sight tests are widely available across the country, from any optical practice with a contract to provide NHS sight testing services. We are not aware of patients facing undue delays in accessing these services.
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to improve access to paediatric eye care services in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services in their areas to meet patient needs.
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of travel distances on access to eye care services for residents in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services in their areas to meet patient needs.
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOphthalmic Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of NHS-funded optometry services in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning primary and secondary eye care services in their areas to meet patient needs.
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to provide additional funding to (a) colleges and (b) universities offering new dental training places.
Answer: The department works closely with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) to help ensure the NHS has the dentistry workforce that it needs, including funding for dental schools and the training of dental students.The government needs to ensure th...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department provides incentives for universities to (a) expand and (b) introduce dental training programmes.
Answer: The department works closely with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) to help ensure the NHS has the dentistry workforce that it needs, including funding for dental schools and the training of dental students.The government needs to ensure th...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMaternity ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the capacity of local NHS services to provide safe home births in the context of the closure of Yeovil Hospital’s maternity unit.
Answer: The Government is aware of the temporary changes to services at Yeovil District Hospital that have been made in response to a number of factors, including a recent Care Quality Commission inspection and not being able to currently meet the staffing levels...
Answered 2 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHospicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of implementing a national strategy for hospice care.
Answer: The Government is determined to shift more healthcare out of hospitals and into the community, to ensure patients and families receive personalised care in the most appropriate setting, and palliative care and end of life care services, including hospices...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to support hospices to (a) recruit and (b) retain skilled staff in West Dorset constituency.
Answer: Most hospices are charitable, independent organisations which receive some statutory funding for providing National Health Services. As independent organisations, charitable hospices are responsible for their own recruitment and employment terms. They ar...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of funding levels for hospices on the availability of hospice services in rural areas.
Answer: We are supporting the hospice sector with a £100 million capital funding boost for adult and children’s hospices in England to ensure they have the best physical environment for care. The funding will help hospices to provide the best end of life care to ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure sustainable funding for hospices.
Answer: We are supporting the hospice sector with a £100 million capital funding boost for adult and children’s hospices in England to ensure they have the best physical environment for care. The funding will help hospices to provide the best end of life care to ...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDental Services: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce targeted incentives for dentists treating low-income patients privately due to levels of NHS provision in West Dorset.
Answer: The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most. To rebuild dentist...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDental ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England is offering temporary funding for private providers to deliver NHS dental care in areas with insufficient NHS provision.
Answer: The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most. To rebuild dentist...
Answered 10 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDentistry: West DorsetDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what interim support his Department is providing to Integrated Care Boards in West Dorset with dentist shortages.
Answer: We are determined to rebuild National Health Service dentistry, but it will take time and there are no quick fixes. Strengthening the workforce is key to our ambitions.Integrated care boards have started to advertise posts through the Golden Hello scheme....
Answered 22 May 2025
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