Written question asked by Ian Lucas (Labour) on Friday, 2 March 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 March 2012. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Monday, 12 March 2012 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Pinderfields Hospital: Spinal Injuries

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information his Department holds on whether a review of spinal cord injury services is being undertaken at Pinderfields hospital, Wakefield.

Answer: The Department is aware Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is currently developing a clinical services strategy to ensure the future safety and sustainability of services. The spinal injuries centre at Pinderfields hospital is included in the development of this strategy. However, this is a matter for the local national health service and the hon. Member may wish to write to the chief executive of the trust for more information.An NHS-led national review of spinal surgery services is also under way. The purpose of this review is to identify current provision and make recommendations on future need. The report of the taskforce leading the review is expected later this year.

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