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Health and Social Care Bill - Clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within NHS
04 February 2022
Lead MP
Christopher Chope
Debate Type
Bill Debate
Tags
NHS
Other Contributors: 2
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.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
Several hon. Members
14:12:00
[INTERVENTION]: Several MPs interjected, but their specific positions or arguments are not detailed in the transcript.
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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