Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 26 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 July 2001. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 July 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if his Department will provide guidance to health service providers carrying out universal neo-natal hearing screening about the need to inform other statutory authorities about the detection of deafness. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 2 July 2001).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if his Department will provide guidance to health service providers carrying out universal neo-natal hearing screening about the need to inform other statutory authorities about the detection of deafness. [1344] Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 2 July 2001]: A pilot scheme to evaluate the practicalities of introducing universal neo-natal hearing screening is currently under way in 20 health authorities in England. It includes active participation of all key stakeholders including other statutory authorities. One of the aspects that the pilot scheme will examine is how to develop and recognise the role of education and social services authorities in the delivery of services for deaf and hard of hearing babies. The pilot evaluation will also inform protocols and good practice for national implementation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1344; 371 c222W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disclosure of information Babies Hearing impairment Health services Local government Testing Hearing
Contains statistics: Yes
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