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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 September 2015. It was answered by George Freeman (Conservative) on Friday, 11 September 2015 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Prosthetics

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will request that NHS England publish a timeline for the re-publication of a commissioning policy on (a) microprocessor knees, (b) multi-articulating prosthetic hands and (c) custom made silicon covers.

Answer

NHS England has advised that it has commissioned an independent evidence review in relation to microprocessor knees, multi-articulating prosthetic hands and custom made silicon covers which is expected to be complete by September 2015. A more detailed understanding of next steps including potential timelines will be possible once the evidence review has been considered by NHS England.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8279
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Prosthetics
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk