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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 November 2009. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Thursday, 12 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Wheelchairs: Young People

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average waiting time is in each primary care trust for those under the age of 18 years for the provision of a wheelchair; and whether there are any arrangements for their provision by a third party in each trust.
Answer

Information is not collected centrally on waiting times for wheelchairs for children. It is for each primary care trust to assess local needs and allocate funding accordingly. They are best placed to determine which type of wheelchair is provided, after detailed clinical consultations and patient evaluation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
499 c737W; 299861
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Children Young people Wheelchairs
Link
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