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Written question asked by Baroness Elliott of Whitburn Bay (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 March 2019 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 28 March 2019. A substantive answer was provided by Caroline Dinenage (Conservative) on Friday, 29 March 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


ME/CFS: North East

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support he plans to provide for myalgic encephalomyelitis services in the North East.

Answer

Services for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis are commissioned by local clinical commissioning groups. It is the responsibility of the local National Health Service commissioners to ensure NHS services are commissioned to meet local need and to address any shortfalls in provision, taking into account best practice guidance, such as that produced by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
236488
Session
2017-19
Subjects
ME/CFS Health services North East
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk