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Written question asked by David Anderson (Labour) on Monday, 11 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 January 2016. It was answered by Jane Ellison (Conservative) on Monday, 18 January 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Muscular Dystrophy: Hydrotherapy

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will meet representatives of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Muscular Dystrophy and Muscular Dystrophy UK to discuss the provision of hydrotherapy for people with muscle-wasting conditions.

Answer

The provision of National Health Service hydrotherapy services is a local matter. NHS England’s neurosciences services specification sets out what providers must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective services, including for patients with muscular dystrophy. Specialised neuromuscular care may include referral to local physiotherapy, hydrotherapy or rehabilitation if appropriate, however the commissioning of hydrotherapy services is a matter for clinical commissioning groups.


The specification can be found at the following link:


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



Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
21846
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Muscular dystrophy Hydrotherapy
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk