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Health and Social Care Bill - Clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within NHS

04 February 2022 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

NHS

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At a glance

Christopher Chope raised concerns about health and social care bill - clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within nhs in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Christopher Chope introduced the Health and Social Care Bill clause on co-funding and co-payment within the NHS.
  • He argued that similar co-payment systems for prescriptions, dental care, eye care, and wigs/fabric supports already exist and help fund the NHS.
  • Mr Chope questioned the restriction on contributions towards other NHS sectors and suggested expanding means testing and co-funding systems for health and social care integration.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Christopher Chope Con Christchurch

Mr. Christopher Chope introduced the bill, arguing that it is not novel as similar co-payment systems already exist for certain NHS services like prescriptions, dental care, eye care, and wigs/fabric supports. He stated that these payments help fund the NHS and are necessary when bureaucratic definitions categorize care as social rather than healthcare, leading to patient charges. Mr. Chope questioned why contributions towards other NHS sectors are restricted and suggested expanding means testing and co-funding/co-payment systems if health and social care integration is to be pursued.

Other contributors (2)
  • Several hon. Members 14:12:00

    [INTERVENTION]: Several MPs interjected, but their specific positions or arguments are not detailed in the transcript.

  • Jonathan Gullis

    Mr. Jonathan Gullis spoke about his personal experience with the NHS, expressing gratitude for the care he received as a child. However, no specific position regarding the amendment or bill was provided in the given transcript.

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