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Written question asked by Baroness Berger (Labour) on Friday, 2 February 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2018 (named day). It was answered by Steve Brine (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2018 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 16 January 2018 to Question 123159, how is mental health expertise adequately represented across the disciplines involved on the Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation.

Answer

The Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation covers a range of technical expertise, and has experience of a range of service areas, including mental health services. NHS England do not maintain a detailed up-to-date audit of members’ skills and experiences. At least two-thirds of the committee have some professional experience of mental health services, as an academic, a health analyst, a National Health Service manager, a commissioner, or a clinician.

Where necessary, NHS England draws on its expertise to ensure the Advisory Committee has access to the knowledge, skills and expertise it needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126427
Session
2017-19
Related items
Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation
Friday, 19 January 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Health professions Mental health Advisory Committee on Resource Allocation
Link
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