Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 January 2010. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Wheelchairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam of 19 March 2009, Official Report, column 1321W, on wheelchairs, if he will place in the Library a copy of the report and proposal made to the NHS Board.

Answer: The Department is in the process of refining the 2008 proposals for wheelchair services in partnership with the national health service, third sector organisations, service users and other key stakeholders. A multi-agency Wheelchair and Seating Services Advisory Group has been established to co-produce an updated model by April 2010 that reflects recent developments in health and care policy. This revised model will be placed in the Library.The first meeting of the Advisory Group is scheduled for 26 January 2010.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 504 c789W; 313566
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Wheelchairs
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Wheelchairs
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk