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NHS and Social Care Resources: Winter 2020-21

Tuesday 1 September 2020 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 2 Partly answered 0 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Minister announced 3 billion of additional NHS funding for winter.
  • Discussions are ongoing to assess additional funding needs for social care.
  • The Secretary of State has regular meetings with stakeholders on mental health issues.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Patrick Grady SNP Glasgow North
NHS Social Care
Context

Discussions on ensuring the NHS and social care sectors are adequately resourced for winter 2020-21.

Question

What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that the National Health Service and social care sector have adequate resources during the winter season, acknowledging the need for significant additional funding including a fully funded pay rise for staff?

Answer from Helen Whately (The Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Care)

We have announced £3 billion of additional NHS funding for winter and are continually assessing additional funding needs for social care. The specific timing for a pay rise is under review.

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Q2 Rosena Allin-Khan Lab Tooting
Mental Health
Context

Concern over a looming mental health crisis during winter, requiring engagement with experts.

Question

Given the Secretary of State's recognition of the importance of meeting with experts regarding mental health, can he confirm that he did not attend any of two meetings organised between him and the Mental Health Minister with mental health trusts and organisations during the first three months of lockdown, as reported by a freedom of information request?

Answer from Helen Whately (The Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Care)

The Secretary of State has regular meetings with stakeholders regarding mental health issues.

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Not addressed: Specific meetings during the first three months of lockdown were not addressed.

How: Redirecting To A General Statement About Regular Meetings

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