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Proceeding contribution from Lord Harris of Haringey (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 8 February 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill.

Health and Social Care Bill

I just want to make sure that I understand the point that the Minister is making. Let us compare two localities in London. I mentioned Tottenham, so compare that with, say, the residents of Totteridge. They are very different socioeconomic groupings with very different health outcomes. What is the mechanism for addressing health inequalities between Tottenham and Totteridge? Who will be responsible for addressing inequalities between areas that are just a few miles apart but which have very different characteristics and very different social outcomes? The health and well-being boards are borough-based. Tottenham is in the London Borough of Haringey and Totteridge is in the London Borough of Barnet—neighbouring boroughs that are very different in composition. What will be the overarching structure that addresses those inequalities?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c315 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accountability Equality Health services Finance Education Expenditure Health professions Higher education NHS Patients Ministerial responsibility Management Mental health services National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Standards Universities Training Reform Research Social services Prostate cancer Postgraduate education NHS Commissioning Board National Institute for Health and Care Research Health Education England
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk