Written question asked by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 6 June 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 June 2016. It was answered by Lord Prior of Brampton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 June 2016 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Wheelchairs
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they plan to ensure that NHS England works closely with the Wheelchair Leadership Alliance to produce a positive outcome for the future arrangements for wheelchair users through Wheelchair Services; and what resources will be made available for that process to be completed.
- Answer
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The Minister for Community and Social Care (Alistair Burt), together with the Minister for Disabled People (Justin Tomlinson) recently met with Baroness Grey-Thompson, Chair of the Wheelchair Leadership Alliance, and NHS England to discuss what action could be taken to improve wheelchair services. This includes NHS England discussing the focus and content of a model service specification for wheelchairs with the Alliance.
NHS England made available a further £10,000 to the Wheelchair Leadership Alliance for support during 2015/16.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL421
- Session
- 2016-17
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Wheelchairs
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2016-08-11 14:48:58 +0100
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