Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 February 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2009. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Cardiovascular System: Screening

Question: (2) what role the vascular checks programme will have in reducing health inequalities; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: The vascular checks programme has the potential to reduce health inequalities and has been designed to form part of the Department's overall programme for tackling them. The assessment element of the programme has been designed to be undertaken in a variety of settings to help to ensure that everyone who is eligible can access the programme. In November 2008 the Department issued guidance to primary care trusts Next Steps' guidance for Primary Care Trusts which underlines the need for them to commission a programme that tackles and reduces health inequalities. A copy of the guidance has been placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 487 c2166-7W; 256012
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP2008-2778
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
Deposited papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Subjects: Screening Cardiovascular system
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