Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 December 2009. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Thursday, 3 December 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Aortic Aneurysm: Screening

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he expects Basildon and Thurrock to be included in the next round of provision of funding for ultrasound screening for aortic aneurysms; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: It is not expected that Basildon and Thurrock will be included in the next round of provision of funding for ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.To be considered as a screening site, local hospitals along with their primary care trusts are required to submit an application to the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening programme (NAAASP) to show that they can deliver a quality service that meets the standards set out by the national programme.To date Basildon and Thurrock have not submitted a bid to the NAAASP for consideration.

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