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Parkinson’s: Patient Care in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Tuesday 11 February 2025 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Adam Jogee raised concerns about access to patient care for people with Parkinson's disease in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
  • The Government inherited long waits for neurology services, with only 53.4% of patients waiting less than 18 weeks for a referral in June.
  • The Minister offered to meet with Adam Jogee and his constituent to discuss matters of concern.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Adam Jogee Lab Newcastle-under-Lyme
NHS
Context

The MP highlighted the long waits for neurology services and poor access to patient care for people with Parkinson's disease in his constituency, referencing specific statistics from June.

Question

I am concerned about the steps taken to improve access to patient care for people with Parkinson’s disease in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The Government inherited long waits for neurology services, with only 53.4% of patients waiting less than 18 weeks for a referral in June. I would like to pay tribute to my constituent Julie Hibbs who campaigns for support for those with Parkinson's. Will the Minister meet me and Ms Hibbs to discuss adding Parkinson’s to the medical exemption list, and how we can ensure people receive the support they need?

Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Ashley Dalton)

I am happy to meet my hon. Friend and his constituent to discuss all of those matters of concern—I look forward to doing so as soon as my diary will allow.

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