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Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Monday, 7 September 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2009. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Motor Neurone Disease: Wheelchairs

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health when officials from his Department last met representatives of the Motor Neurone Disease Association to discuss wheelchair services; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Departmental officials last met representatives of the Motor Neurone Disease Association to discuss wheelchair services on 23 April 2009.The provision of wheelchair services is the responsibility of primary care trusts. However, we recognise the importance of people—including those with Motor Neurone Disease and other rapidly progressing conditions—receiving the services and support they need, which is why we commissioned the Care Services Efficiency Programme in June 2006 to develop a new model for the delivery of community equipment and wheelchair services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
496 c2165W; 290965
Session
2008-09
Related items
Wheelchairs
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Motor neurone disease Wheelchairs
Link
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