Written question asked by Lord McCabe (Labour) on Wednesday, 1 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Medical Equipment: Energy
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department is taking steps to provide support with rising energy costs to people living with health conditions that require treatment at home.
- Answer
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The Government’s cost of living support package delivers £15 billion worth of support measures to assist the most vulnerable with rising energy bills, including charges incurred by patients dependent on medical equipment and devices as part of their home care.
In addition, certain specialised NHS England services, such as home Haemodialysis, do include the provision of financial support to offset energy costs sustained from running medical equipment at home.
Home Oxygen Suppliers also reimburse cost of electricity required to run oxygen concentrator devices in homes, and this cost is passed onto integrated care boards as part of contractual arrangements. Reimbursements are currently in line with regional averages.
The above arrangements however are unique to the contracts or service specifications of these conditions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 137726
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Energy Prices Medical equipment
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- 2023-02-08 12:54:49 +0000
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