Pippa Heylings MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Department of Health and Social Care: Written QuestionsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to respond to Question 546 from the hon. member for South Cambridgeshire.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 8 July 2026 to Question 546.
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCancer: VaccinationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he is taking steps to ensure that personalised cancer vaccines for brain tumour patients will become available on the NHS.
Answer: There are currently no personalised cancer vaccines with a marketing authorisation for use in the United Kingdom. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published draft guidance to support developers of personalised cancer immu...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the median time is from symptom onset to diagnosis for patients with brain tumours: and what steps he is taking to reduce that time.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact that waiting for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can have on patients, including for patients with suspected brain tumours.We are taking a range of steps to improve access to imaging, including expanding capacit...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce waiting times for MRI scans for patients with suspected brain tumours.
Answer: The Government recognises the impact that waiting for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can have on patients, including for patients with suspected brain tumours.We are taking a range of steps to improve access to imaging, including expanding capacit...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of NICE introducing a fast-track evaluation process for brain tumour drugs supported by early-stage evidence.
Answer: No such assessment has been made. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) evaluates all new licensed medicines, including for brain tumours, and aims wherever possible to publish guidance for the National Health Service on their use c...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBrain: TumoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of medicines approved for the treatment of brain tumours in the last 10 years; and what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the approvals process
Answer: The Government recognises how difficult a diagnosis of a cancerous brain tumour can be for patients, carers, and families, and that treatment options remain limited. All new licensed medicines, including those for brain cancer, are assessed by the Nationa...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDrinks: NutritionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of updating the EatWell guide to reflect the importance of healthy drinks choices.
Answer: Government recommendations for healthier drinks are already depicted in the United Kingdom’s national food model, the Eatwell Guide. The Eatwell Guide includes an image of a glass of water and recommends that people should aim to drink six to eight cups o...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPsychiatric PatientsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made to (a) review and (b) reform mental health discharge policy and practice.
Answer: We recognise the importance of safe and well-planned discharge from mental health settings, and the need to ensure that people receive appropriate support as they move back into the community.The statutory guidance on discharge from mental health inpatien...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to work with other NHS bodies, such as local integrated care boards, on the development of the Modern Service Framework for Palliative and End of Life Care.
Answer: We have been engaging with a range of stakeholders, from around 70 organisations, to inform the development of the Modern Service Framework for Palliative Care and End of Life Care. This includes the Ambitions Partnership and NHS Alliance. We are also und...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPost-traumatic Stress DisorderDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of (a) trends in the level of complex post-traumatic stress disorder in England and (b) the adequacy of specialist support and treatment available for that c
Answer: Information requested on trends in the level of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD) in England is not held centrally.It is for integrated care boards to commission mental health services to meet the needs of their local population, inclu...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordParacetamolDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made a recent assessment of the adequacy of the regulatory framework for liquid paracetamol products, including the quantity that can be purchased at one time.
Answer: The majority of patients use and take paracetamol responsibly. However, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is aware that paracetamol can be a favoured drug of choice for impulsive or intentional overdose. The MHRA takes these i...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIVFDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to introduce statutory duties on Integrated Care Boards to deliver NICE fertility guidelines on IVF cycles.
Answer: Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population.On 31 March, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published its updated fertil...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIVFDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce regional variation in IVF provision following publication of the updated NICE fertility guidelines.
Answer: Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population.On 31 March, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published its updated fertil...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordContraceptivesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (i) steps his department is taking to address regional differences in funding for Mirena coil fitting and (ii) if he plans to ensure this service is available at GP surgeries.
Answer: The funding and provision of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), such as the Mirena coil, is primarily a matter for local determination.Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for commissioning contraception for both contraceptive and gynae...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordADHD: Medical TreatmentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with the General Medical Council on the (a) effectiveness and (b) adequacy of that organisation's guidance entitled Good practice in proposing, prescribing,
Answer: Building on the work of the independent ADHD Taskforce, on 4 December 2025 my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, announced an independent review into the prevalence and support for mental health conditions, attention defici...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: RetirementDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when Section 16 of the NHS Staff Terms and Conditions (Agenda for Change) handbook was last reviewed in relation to the partial retirement scheme introduced in October 2023; and whether his Departm
Answer: Section 16 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service handbook, also referred to as Agenda for Change, sets out the contractual redundancy provisions for staff covered by these terms and conditions. These contractual redundancy provisions for staff in Eng...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Health CentresDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that new neighbourhood health centres will be led by trusted local GPs.
Answer: General practice (GP) is the cornerstone of the Neighbourhood Health Service. GPs have a deep understanding and experience of their local population needs and a key role to play in maintaining the health and wellbeing of their neighbourhoods. We will enco...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: TelemedicineDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of new online consultation requirements on patient access to GP care.
Answer: General practices (GPs) are independent businesses contracted by the National Health Service to deliver essential services, and as part of these contracts they are required to provide modern telephony systems, online consultation tools, and ensure that re...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral PractitionersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to respond to feedback from frontline GPs to the NHS 10-Year Health Plan consultation; and whether this feedback will result in changes to its policy approach to
Answer: Participants shared their experiences of using and/or working in or with the National Health Service and their views on what it should look like in the future, which were used to shape the 10-Year Health Plan. A report detailing the views of members of th...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOrthopaedics: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to help resolve the shortage of bone cement in the NHS.
Answer: The Department is working closely with NHS England, professional bodies and industry partners and have implemented a range of measures to resolve the shortage of bone cement.The National Health Service has secured stock of an alternative bone cement produ...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNeurodiversity: Children in CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with (a) the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, (b) the Children’s Commissioner, (c) the Local Government Association and (d) Adoption UK, on the waiting tim
Answer: My Rt. Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has regular discussions on a wide range of matters including with stakeholders.The Government has recognised that, nationally, demand for assessments for neurodevelopmental conditions ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordFunctional Neurological Disorder: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the provision of NHS treatment for Functional Neurological Disorder; and what steps he will take to resolve the disparities that currently exist between regions for
Answer: NHS England’s updated Specialised Neurology Service Specification, published in August 2025, includes specific reference to functional neurological disorder (FND). It states that all specialised neurology centres must include access to treatment services ...
Answered 16 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Children in CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has has with (i) the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, (ii) the Children's Commissioner, (iii) the Local Government Association and (iv) Adoption UK on waiting time
Answer: The Minister of Care met with the Children’s Commissioner’s office and other stakeholders at the Care Leaver Ministerial Board in October 2025, where they discussed mental health support and ways to improve health outcomes for both current and previously ...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Children in CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England holds data on the number of (i) current and (ii) previously looked-after children on waiting lists for (a) mental health services and (b) neurodevelopmental assessments.
Answer: NHS England holds data on the number of current looked-after children accessing or waiting for contact with secondary mental health services. We can identify individuals waiting for neurodevelopmental, autism, or mental health assessment via the indicated...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the review of the Carr-Hill formula will conclude; and when he plans to publish its findings.
Answer: The review of the Carr-Hill formula has been commissioned through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and commenced in October 2025. The first phase of the review is expected to conclude in March 2026. Subject to ministerial decisio...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
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