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Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 November 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2022. It was answered by Felicity Buchan (Conservative) on Friday, 11 November 2022 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Medical Equipment: Power Failures

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether he has had recent discussions with representatives of Local Resilience Forums on the safety of people with long-term health conditions who use at home equipment such as ventilators and dialysis machines, in the context of potential power shortages this winter.

Answer

The Department of Health and Social Care works with England's health and social care sectors to support individuals with electricity dependent medical equipment at home.

The Department for Levelling Up has been working with Local Resilience Forums in England to support local areas in their regular planning for winter across a range of risks, including making sure the most vulnerable are supported.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
77486
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Medical equipment Power failures Weather
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk