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Written question asked by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Rheumatology: Health Services

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Markham on 7 November (HL2834), what process they use to assess compliance with the specialised rheumatology service specification, including the requirement for clinical psychologists to be provided as a core component of a multi-disciplinary team.

Answer

NHS England does not specifically assess compliance with the national service specification. However, regional commissioning teams work with providers to regularly review provision.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3431
Session
2022-23
Related items
Subjects
Health services Rheumatology Clinical psychologists
Link
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