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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2022. It was answered by Will Quince (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Private Patients

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will make an assessment on the potential impact on patient health and wellbeing of people who have had to use private healthcare due to (a) waiting times for NHS treatment and (b) the treatment needed being unavailable on the NHS.

Answer

We have no plans to make a specific assessment.

NHS England and integrated care boards are responsible for commissioning healthcare services to meet the needs of the population, taking account of healthcare priorities and available evidence, informed by guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61904
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Private patients
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk