Written question asked by Doug Naysmith (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Tuberculosis
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent consideration he has given to the establishment of a national programme for the co-ordination of services to prevent and control tuberculosis.
- Answer
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The responsibility for provision of tuberculosis (TB) control services rests with local commissioners. In 2004, the Department published a TB Action Plan for NHS professionals, managers and commissioners, which is aimed at improving early TB detection and completion of treatment. In 2007, the Department launched a TB Toolkit for commissioners to secure the best TB services to meet local needs.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 501 c105W; 300163
- Session
- 2009-10
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Health services Tuberculosis
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