House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Preventive Healthcare: New Technology

Tuesday 6 May 2025 · 2 questions

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Key points

Leeds is acknowledged for its health tech contributions and role in the NHS 10-year plan focusing on prevention.
The Minister commits to shifting the NHS towards a prevention-oriented model.
The Secretary of State is willing to meet with the hon. Member to discuss the NICE review on infant head measurements.

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Q1 Katie White Lab Leeds North West

NHS Science & Technology

Context

The MP references Leeds' leadership in health tech and the work of key organizations like Leeds Teaching Hospitals, NHS Digital, and EMIS.

Question

Leeds is leading the way in health tech with significant contributions from local institutions. How will the Secretary of State and his team ensure that Leeds remains central to the NHS 10-year plan, promoting prevention and disseminating benefits nationwide?

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

The Minister acknowledges the innovative work in Leeds through initiatives like the HealthTech innovation hub within the West Yorkshire investment zone, which collaborates with various stakeholders to drive health innovations. He commits that the 10-year plan will shift the NHS towards prevention by leveraging new technologies and local community services.

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Q2 Alex Brewer Lib Dem North East Hampshire

NHS

Context

The MP cites the existence of a tape measure as an existing piece of technology that can prevent hydrocephalus. He mentions a request to NICE for a review on infant head measurements and highlights the stance of the charity Harry's HAT, which believes the evidence is already sufficient.

Question

A simple tape measure exists that could prevent hydrocephalus. The Secretary of State requested a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) review regarding the frequency of infant head measurements to detect hydrocephalus early. However, the charity Harry's HAT claims this review is unnecessary as evidence already supports regular measurement. Will the Minister meet me and the charity to discuss further?