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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 December 2016. It was answered by David Mowat (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 December 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Surgery: Vale of York

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will publish correspondence between NHS England and Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) on the recent review into that CCG's policy of delaying treatment for obese patients and smokers.

Answer

Clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are responsible for commissioning care to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients, while also effectively managing their resources.

It is for the Vale of York CCG to review the impact of its decisions on patients, while also taking into account the best practice and relevant clinical guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
55606
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Obesity Surgery Smoking Vale of York
Link
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