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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 December 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 December 2015. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 December 2015 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Hydrotherapy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will conduct a national review of hydrotherapy provision.

Answer

NHS England is responsible for commissioning specialised neurological services, which includes services for patients with neuromuscular disorders. NHS England has published a service specification for neurological care, which sets out what providers must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services. The specification can be found at the following link:

www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d04-neurosci-spec-neuro.pdf


Specialised neuromuscular care may include referral to local physiotherapy, hydrotherapy or rehabilitation if appropriate, however the commissioning of hydrotherapy services is a matter for local clinical commissioning groups. There are no plans to conduct a national review of hydrotherapy provision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19246
Session
2015-16
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Hydrotherapy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk