Health and Social Care Update

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Asks about the prospects of new appointments being offered if Moderna supplies come on stream in April. Also seeks clarification for constituents regarding second dose guarantees within 12 weeks during supply issues.

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Inquires about the ramping up of vaccinations to 3.5 million weekly doses from May, expressing concern over infection rate rises due to delays and asks if lockdown easing stages will be pushed back.

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Proposes a cross-party taskforce to address vaccine hesitancy issues and seeks clarity on the timeline for vaccinating children.

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Asks about continued NHS funding beyond the announced six-month period and seeks assurance on meeting waiting list reduction targets.

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Questions the implementation of any recommendations from the independent pay review body and the impact on NHS staff morale.

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The right hon. Gentleman raises concerns about delays in vaccine supply, particularly affecting key workers under the age of 50. He also questions whether these delays will impact the roadmap for easing lockdown and expresses concern over rising infection rates due to these delays. The MP asks if there is a prospect that new appointments can be offered if Moderna supplies come online and confirms that about 11 million people received their first dose between January and February, asking for clarification on ensuring second doses within 12 weeks by April. He inquires about the capability of vaccinating over 3.5 million doses per week from May onwards to ensure all under-50s are vaccinated by mid-July. The MP also seeks information on a timeline for vaccinating children and potential booster jabs this autumn due to new variants. Additionally, he questions future funding commitments beyond six months and expresses concern about NHS staff pay cuts.

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The Member expresses concern over EU Commission President's threat to block vaccine exports, citing a former Finnish Prime Minister’s comments on the matter as incredibly dangerous. He questions whether making such threats alongside casting doubt on vaccine safety is helpful at this critical juncture.

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Questions the effectiveness of the £22 billion UK Government test and trace system, noting that it has had no clear impact on infection rates according to a Public Accounts Committee report. Asks whether NHS-led track and trace was the correct option or if privatising public health would have been better.

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Acknowledges £320 million spent on moving Public Health England to Harlow since 2015, asks for progress updates and timings regarding this move.

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Raises concerns about NHS staff's exhaustion and dissatisfaction with proposed 1% pay rise, asking if the Welsh Government's £500 tax-free bonus can be considered.

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Acknowledges vaccine roll-out success but expresses concern about recent supply fluctuations, asking for assurance that supply levels will meet expectations over the next few months.

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Concerns that overweight individuals, who are more vulnerable to coronavirus, must have access to vaccines without any delays or changes in clinical priority.

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Compliments the Secretary of State on the successful vaccine roll-out, asks for an outline of decision-making that led to the taskforce's success.

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Raises concern about vaccine uptake among care home staff and whether high-risk staff can get their first dose.

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Acknowledges vaccine success but raises concern about hospitality businesses going bust due to continued restrictions.

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Supports the vaccine roll-out but asks for assurance regarding second dose supply and timing.

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Compliments vaccine roll-out success and asks for an update on progress with finding new treatments.

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One of the gravest threats posed by covid is its potential to create a cancer epidemic. I urge the Secretary of State to give serious consideration to an urgently needed £50 million refurbishment plan for Sheffield’s Weston Park cancer centre.

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Given the success of the vaccination roll-out in North Norfolk, can my right hon. Friend assure my constituents that despite recent supply news, they will see no interruption to their vaccine doses?

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I want to pat the Secretary of State on the back for much of what he has done. I hope we can have a good PR effort, working together to make sure that people know it is so vital to get the vaccine wherever they live.

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How long does he estimate it will take to clear the elective-surgeries backlog that has built up?

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There was no mention of cancer in the Secretary of State’s statement, nor a single penny in the Budget to boost cancer services. Given the scale of this crisis, will the Secretary of State agree to set out an urgent, ambitious and funded plan to catch up with cancer?

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Could we use AstraZeneca vaccines from Europe? Will my right hon. Friend assure me that the Pfizer vaccine will be available for not just second jabs but first jabs in April?

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Can the Secretary of State reassure the House that if high-risk people in the top categories come forward for their first dose of the vaccine, they will not be prevented from receiving it as a result of anticipated delays to delivery?

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Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating Sarah Gilbert on her thoroughly well-deserved accolade from her home town, praising her outstanding work and recognising her as a role model for young people everywhere?

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According to a survey conducted by the Family Fund, 93% of families said that coronavirus had negatively affected disabled or seriously ill children’s mental health. What crucial steps are the Government taking to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and adults with disabilities?

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With these constraints on supply, is the Secretary of State still confident that we can follow our road map to release?

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Will the Government now commit to supporting a waiver of covid-19-related patents at the World Trade Organisation, or is artificially limiting vaccine supply official Government policy?

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Thanked the Minister for naming vaccines after submarines built in his constituency. Asked about monoclonal antibodies as part of the defence against coronavirus.

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Asked about concerns over Centene Corporation taking over GP surgeries in London, including those in her constituency.

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Expressed concern about social media junk food adverts targeting children from poorer constituencies and asked if he would meet young people from Bite Back 2030.

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Asked about guidelines for those who are shielding but have not received their second jab.

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Praised the sensible and proportionate decision making by MHRA and JCVI compared to decisions made in European countries.

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Asked if the Secretary of State would authorise Salford to proceed with vaccinating those in cohorts 10, 11 and 12.

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Thanked the Minister for the work done at his local vaccination centre and asked if they are still on track with vaccinating over-50s.