Manuela Perteghella MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Dementia: Palliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care recognises dementia as a life-limiting condition that requires a constant palliative approach from d
Answer: The Government recognises that people living with dementia can have significant palliative care and end-of-life care needs. We are working closely with a range of stakeholders, including Dementia UK, on the development of a Modern Service Framework (MSF) ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDementiaDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Modern Service Framework for Frailty and Dementia establishes care co-ordination as a minimum national expectation for people living with dementia, and if
Answer: We are engaging with a wide group of partners to understand what should be included in the modern service framework to ensure the best outcomes for people living with dementia. We continue to engage key professional groups, including people with lived exp...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPrimary Care: Digital TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of digital-first systems, including SMS-based appointment booking and online triage platforms, on patient access to NHS primary care services;
Answer: The NHS App provides a core national channel for patients to view, receive, and manage appointments across a range of care settings whilst ‘NHS Notify’ enables National Health Service organisations to send letters, text messages, and emails from a single ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBile Duct Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve the early detection and diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma; and if he will consider developing specific clinical guidance or awareness initiatives for he
Answer: The Government is committed to improving outcomes for people affected by rare and less common cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma.The National Cancer Plan for England identifies earlier diagnosis as a key priority and includes specific commitments to im...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBile Duct Cancer: ResearchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding has been allocated by (a) his Department, (b) the National Institute for Health and Care Research and (c) other publicly funded bodies for research into cholangiocarcinoma in each of t
Answer: Government responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between Department for Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology,...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBile Duct CancerDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department has taken to identify the causes of the increase in the (a) incidence and (b) mortality rates of cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer) in England.
Answer: The Department recognises the importance of understanding trends in rare cancers, including cholangiocarcinoma.The Department supports research into cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (N...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealthwatchDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of transferring the functions of Healthwatch into Government or NHS bodies on patient representation; and what safeguards he will put in place to
Answer: An impact assessment has been undertaken and published alongside the introduction of the Health Bill 2026. It outlines the non-monetised benefits, including the streamlining of the landscape and legislation, avoiding duplication of activity, and increased...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Advice and Liaison Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the consistency of (a) response times and (b) service provision by Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS) across NHS organisations.
Answer: No assessment has been made of the consistency of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries.Generally, there are no required national timeframes or service standards for responding to enquires made...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Advice and Liaison Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to issue national guidance on (a) response times and (b) service standards for Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
Answer: No assessment has been made of the consistency of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries.Generally, there are no required national timeframes or service standards for responding to enquires made...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordOut-patients: AttendanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of missed appointments in (i) Warwickshire and (ii) nationally; and what steps he is taking to reduce the number of missed appointments.
Answer: The Department has made no formal estimate of the cost of missed appointments in Warwickshire or nationally.However, we’re clear that reducing missed appointments is an important part of improving elective care and making best use of National Health Servi...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHospices: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will use the Autumn Budget 2026 to provide long-term, recurring revenue funding for hospices.
Answer: As with all fiscal matters, we cannot pre‑empt the Autumn Budget. Decisions on future funding will be taken through the usual Budget process and will be taken in the context of the wider public finances. The Government recognises the vital role that hospi...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care will be supported by a) national accountability mechanisms and (b) sustainable funding to ensure equitable access to high-qu
Answer: The Modern Service Framework (MSF) for Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care will provide a clinically led, evidence-based framework to support sustained improvement in patient and carer outcomes, including reducing both inequality and unwarranted variatio...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure neuroendocrine cancer patients receive appropriate psychological, nutritional, and long-term follow-up support.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRare Cancers: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure timely patient access to innovative treatments for rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of patient access to specialist treatments for neuroendocrine cancer, including peptide receptor radionuclide therapy.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether neuroendocrine cancers are included in NHS England’s wider early cancer diagnosis initiatives, including the Faster Diagnosis Standard.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is issued to GPs on recognising symptoms of neuroendocrine cancers.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNeuroendocrine Cancer: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve the early diagnosis of neuroendocrine cancers.
Answer: Improving the early diagnosis of rare cancers, including neuroendocrine cancers, is a priority for the Government. In February, the Government published the first ever National Cancer Plan with a dedicated chapter on rare cancers.The Government is committ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration his Department has given to the potential role of a respiratory Modern Service Framework in reducing winter pressures on the NHS by improving outcomes for long-term respiratory c
Answer: Modern service frameworks will define an aspirational, long-term outcome goal for a major condition and will then identify the best evidenced interventions and the support for delivery. Early priorities will include cardiovascular disease, severe mental i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRespiratory Diseases: PatientsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the number of emergency hospital admissions for respiratory conditions in (a) South Warwickshire, (b) the West Midlands region, and (c) England.
Answer: NHS England routinely collects data on emergency admissions, including the chief complaint recorded at attendance.In February 2026, there were 273,367 emergency admitted attendances in England, 14.9% of which recorded airway or breathing-related condition...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: ComplaintsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 6 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to introduce a national standard for providing (a) full and (b) timely responses to complaints made within healthcare settings across England.
Answer: The Local Authority Social Services and National Health Service Complaints (England) Regulations 2009 set out in law the minimum standards National Health Service organisations must adhere to in respect of their complaint handling arrangements. This inclu...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: Homes for Ukraine SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consideration he has given to amending the NHS Charges to Overseas Visitors Regulations 2015 to remove the exclusion of assisted conception services for Ukrainian nationals who are lawfully re
Answer: Assisted conception services often require long-term treatment, lasting months or years, which does not align with the short-term nature of all visas that are covered by the Immigration Health Surcharge, including the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Permiss...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordIVF: Homes for Ukraine SchemeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for what reason assisted conception services are excluded from the exemption from NHS charges for people in the UK under (a) the Homes for Ukraine and (b) Ukraine Permission to Extend visa schemes.
Answer: Assisted conception services often require long-term treatment, lasting months or years, which does not align with the short-term nature of all visas that are covered by the Immigration Health Surcharge, including the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Permiss...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSodium Valproate: Side EffectsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help tackle the harm caused by sodium valproate to people in (a) England, (b) Warwickshire, and (c) Stratford-on-Avon.
Answer: Everyone who has been harmed from sodium valproate has our deepest sympathies.The Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review, First Do No Harm, identified significant shortcomings in National Health Service care pathways for people harmed by ...
Answered 9 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCoeliac Disease: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of how NHS services support people with coeliac disease who are facing financial difficulties.
Answer: We recognise the pressures people are facing with the rising cost of living and the increased costs incurred by people with coeliac disease because they have to buy gluten-free options, which are often more expensive than their non-gluten-free equivalents...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
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