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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2017. It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Friday, 22 December 2017 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Sleep Apnoea

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will assess the potential merits of establishing a national programme to provide fast-track treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea for vocational drivers.

Answer

The Review of the Clinical Pathway for Sleep Apnoea is included on the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence’s priority lists and scoping will begin in the new year.

There are no plans of establishing a national programme to provide fast-track treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea for vocational drivers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
120154
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Driving Medical treatments Sleep apnoea
Link
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