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Written question asked by Lord Walton of Detchant (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Darzi of Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2008.


Health: Neuromuscular Conditions

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Health Commission Wales regarding the funding of diagnostic tests at recognised specialist centres in England for Welsh patients with rare and very rare neuromuscular conditions.
Answer

Representatives of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign met the Minister of State for Health on 18 November 2008 and raised these issues. As a result of that meeting, officials of the national specialised commissioning group were asked to take action with their opposite numbers at Health Commission Wales to identify and resolve any difficulties relating to the access of Welsh residents to English specialised services for rare neuromuscular disorders. These discussions are currently taking place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
167; 706 c48WA
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Diagnosis Cross border cooperation Health services Finance Screening Wales Physiotherapy Neurology Muscular dystrophy
Link
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