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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Ian Swales (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Topical Questions

Question
Following the closure of a specialist ME clinic in Bolton, will the Minister review the narrow NICE guidelines on the treatment of ME, so that patients can get the outcomes that work for them, and so that the doctors providing such treatment are not placed at risk of losing their licence?
Answer

My recollection is that NICE itself is undertaking a review of the guidelines relating to the commissioning and provision of services for ME. I will check to ensure that that is the case, and if I am wrong I will of course correct the record. I will write to the hon. Gentleman in any case. It is not for Ministers to write NICE guidelines; that is a matter for NICE to deal with independently.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
540 c742 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
ME/CFS National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Carers Norwich
Link
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