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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Friday, 19 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 January 2018. It was answered by Steve Barclay (Conservative) on Monday, 29 January 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Private Sector

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance his Department provides to NHS Trusts on the provision of private healthcare leaflets in NHS hospitals advertising medical services.

Answer

We have provided no such guidance.

NHS England has issued general guidance to National Health Service organisations on the sale of advertising space to generate additional income. The guidance is clear that third party advertisements should not suggest that the NHS endorses or recommends the advertiser’s goods or services. It can be found at the following web address:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhsidentity/faq/can-an-nhs-organisation-sell-advertising-space-to-generate-income/


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123879
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Hospitals Health services Leaflets Private sector NHS
Link
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