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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Health Inequalities

Tuesday 28 January 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Karl Turner asked about steps to reduce health inequalities, particularly in mental health care access in east Hull.
  • The Minister agreed and stated she is working with a colleague to address addiction and mental ill health issues.
  • Tracey Crouch inquired about providing vital screening services outside clinical settings for housebound individuals.
  • The Minister responded that a home kit for cervical screening is in development to improve access for those who are housebound.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Karl Turner Ind East Yorkshire
NHS Mental Health
Context

Questions the steps being taken to address health inequalities, specifically mentioning mental health and the need for targeted work in high-need areas like east Hull.

Question

The hon. Member asks about the steps being taken to reduce health inequalities, noting that mental health inequality needs urgent action due to the lack of access to services in areas like east Hull where people desperately need help.

Answer from Jo Churchill (Health Minister)

Agrees with the hon. Member and mentions that she is working closely with her colleague on mental health matters to address the dual toxicity of addiction and mental ill health, aiming to drive down these inequalities.

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Q2 Tracey Crouch Con Selby and Ainsty
NHS
Context

Asks about ensuring access to life-saving services such as cervical smear tests for those with severe conditions like agoraphobia, who may be unable to visit clinical settings.

Question

My hon. Friend asks if we are doing anything to ensure that these vital screening services can be administered outside a clinical setting to reduce health inequalities for those who are housebound.

Answer from Jo Churchill (Health Minister)

Responds that no woman should be denied access to vital screening, and mentions a home kit for cervical screening in development. Offers to meet the hon. Friend to discuss how to improve access further.

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