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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what treatment is available on the National Health Service for Laron Dwarfism; and what assistance his Department provides to support groups for children with growth problems as a result of this condition.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what treatment is available on the National Health Service for Laron Dwarfism; and what assistance his Department provides to support groups for children with growth problems as a result of this condition.
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Hutton of Furness
(Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 May 2000
For answer on
12 June 2000
Answered on
12 June 2000
Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what treatment is available on the National Health Service for Laron Dwarfism;
and what assistance his Department provides to support groups for children with growth problems as a result of this condition.
[124492]
Mr. Hutton: Children with short stature resulting from Laron Dwarfism and other rare conditions are provided diagnostic and follow
up care from paediatric endocrinologists who work closely with other specialists. Each region has such a service and for
exceptionally rare disorders care can be provided from a national centre. Where growth is limited, psychological and practical
support is available through the National Health Service. Voluntary organisations also play a key part in supporting children with
growth problems. Although my Department does not at present provide assistance to these organisations, there is provision for them
to apply under Section 64 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 for assistance.
Subjects
Disability; Children; Congenital abnormalities; Government assistance; Medical treatments; Laron dwarfism
Date
12 June 2000
Reference
124492; 351 c473-4W
House
House of Commons