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Written question asked by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 October 2008. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 November 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Hertfordshire

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what provision (a) South West Herts Acute Hospital Trust and (b) South West Herts Primary Care Trust have made for chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis services; what specific funding they receive to deliver these services; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The provision and funding of services for chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis is a matter for the local NHS. From 2008-09, funding has been added to primary care trust baseline allocations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
482 c514-5W;482 c514W; 231879
Session
2007-08
Subjects
ME/CFS Hertfordshire
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk