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Written question asked by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 24 October 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Monday, 7 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Bone Diseases: Mental Health Services and Social Services

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to address any regional disparities in the provision of psychological and social care support for people with rare bone conditions.

Answer

No recent assessment has been made. However, care for patients with rare bone conditions are addressed through the specialised rheumatology service specification, which requires clinical psychologists to be provided as a core component of a multi-disciplinary team.

Local commissioners are responsible for the provision of services to meet the needs of the local population. Local authorities are responsible for assessing an individual’s eligibility for care and support, as set out in the Care Act 2014. Where a person is assessed as having eligible care and support needs, the local authority should undertake a financial assessment. Where individuals are not eligible for financial support, local authorities will support them, should they require assistance, to make arrangements for care services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2834
Session
2022-23
Related items
Health Services
Monday, 28 November 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Rheumatology: Health Services
Monday, 28 November 2022
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Mental health services Social services Bone diseases
Link
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