Letter dated 14/12/2006 from Jonathan Michael, Chief Executive, to Peter Ainswoth MP regarding the INPUT pain management unit at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital.

Letter dated 14/12/2006 from Jonathan Michael, Chief Executive, to Peter Ainswoth MP regarding the INPUT pain management unit at Guy's and St Thomas' hospital.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average waiting time was (a) between written referral from a general practitioner to the first out-patient appointment with a pain management consultant and (b) for patients waiting for elective admission where the main specialty is pain management in (i) England...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average waiting time was (a) between written referral from a general practitioner to the first out-patient appointment with a pain management consultant and (b) for patients waiting for elective admission where the main specialty is pain management in (i) England...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many dedicated pain clinics there are in England, broken down by (a) NHS hospital trust and (b) primary care trust.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many dedicated pain clinics there are in England, broken down by (a) NHS hospital trust and (b) primary care trust.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of the Medical Research Council's funding in each of the last five years was spent on research into pain management.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of the Medical Research Council's funding in each of the last five years was spent on research into pain management.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the availability of specialised consultant-led pain clinics in the NHS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the availability of specialised consultant-led pain clinics in the NHS.

I understand the seriousness of the hon. Gentleman’s point. I will not be able to get the Secretary of State to come before the House, but I will certainly ensure that she knows about the hon. Gentleman’s concern.

I understand the seriousness of the hon. Gentleman’s point. I will not be able to get the Secretary of State to come before the House, but I will certainly ensure that she knows about the hon. Gentleman’s concern.

In a recent parliamentary answer, it was stated that in 2004 there were 103,000 prescriptions for diamorphine hydrochloride, falling to 61,000 in 2005 due to a shortage of supplies. That has led to seriously and terminally ill patients not being able to receive the pain relief that they so desperately...

In a recent parliamentary answer, it was stated that in 2004 there were 103,000 prescriptions for diamorphine hydrochloride, falling to 61,000 in 2005 due to a shortage of supplies. That has led to seriously and terminally ill patients not being able to receive the pain relief that they so desperately...

I congratulate the hon. Member for North-East Cambridgeshire (Mr. Moss) on securing this debate on what is, as he says, an extremely important topic. I listened carefully to him. He spoke with clarity and commitment not only about the position that his constituent finds herself in, but more generally about...

I congratulate the hon. Member for North-East Cambridgeshire (Mr. Moss) on securing this debate on what is, as he says, an extremely important topic. I listened carefully to him. He spoke with clarity and commitment not only about the position that his constituent finds herself in, but more generally about...

I start by expressing my gratitude for this opportunity to raise such an important subject, which affects the lives of millions of people in this country daily. Chronic pain affects one in seven people in every parliamentary constituency throughout the United Kingdom. Inadequately managed, conditions associated with pain can have...

I start by expressing my gratitude for this opportunity to raise such an important subject, which affects the lives of millions of people in this country daily. Chronic pain affects one in seven people in every parliamentary constituency throughout the United Kingdom. Inadequately managed, conditions associated with pain can have...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on treatment of pain in the NHS.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on treatment of pain in the NHS.

(2) what research her Department has (a) undertaken and (b) assessed on the capability of newborn infants to display (i) behavioural, (ii) physiological and (iii) metabolic signs of pain and distress; and if she will make a statement.

(2) what research her Department has (a) undertaken and (b) assessed on the capability of newborn infants to display (i) behavioural, (ii) physiological and (iii) metabolic signs of pain and distress; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what research her Department has conducted into experience of pain in premature babies; and if she will make a statement;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what research her Department has conducted into experience of pain in premature babies; and if she will make a statement;

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list neonatal units in England which regularly use a pain tool to assess chronic pain in infants; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list neonatal units in England which regularly use a pain tool to assess chronic pain in infants; and if she will make a statement.

When may we have a debate on the world shortage of diamorphine, which means that anyone dying in a third-world country has only a one in 20 chance of gaining access to that vital pain reliever? Would it not be more sensible to employ our troops in ensuring that the...

When may we have a debate on the world shortage of diamorphine, which means that anyone dying in a third-world country has only a one in 20 chance of gaining access to that vital pain reliever? Would it not be more sensible to employ our troops in ensuring that the...

I was not aware that there was a shortage of diamorphine. I recognise that, in some parts of the world, the cost of the drug will probably be beyond the means of many people who would benefit from its use. I am not sure, however, that I agree with my...

I was not aware that there was a shortage of diamorphine. I recognise that, in some parts of the world, the cost of the drug will probably be beyond the means of many people who would benefit from its use. I am not sure, however, that I agree with my...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the drugs licensed for use in the NHS to provide pain relief for children.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list the drugs licensed for use in the NHS to provide pain relief for children.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions he has had with the Department for Health on the potential effects of the expert patient programme on incapacity benefit reform; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions he has had with the Department for Health on the potential effects of the expert patient programme on incapacity benefit reform; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) priority and (b) routine referrals have been made for appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital in each of the past four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many (a) priority and (b) routine referrals have been made for appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital in each of the past four years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he plans to introduce to reduce out-patient waiting times for (a) priority and (b) routine appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he plans to introduce to reduce out-patient waiting times for (a) priority and (b) routine appointments at the Pain Clinic, Antrim area hospital; and if he will make a statement.