Health Service Capital Estate 2021-02-23
2021-02-23
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Questions & Answers
Q1
Direct Answer
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The MP inquired about progress on improving healthcare infrastructure.
What progress his Department has made on improving the health service capital estate?
A total of £600 million has been allocated to tackle almost 1,800 urgent maintenance projects across 178 trusts, all due for completion by March 2012, while £450 million has been invested to upgrade A&E facilities, with funding awarded to over 120 trusts, and improve over 190 urgent treatment sites this winter. In addition, the Prime Minister has confirmed that 40 new hospitals will be built by 2030, with an additional eight further schemes to be identified. Six of these are already under construction.
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Q2
Partial Answer
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The MP inquired about the need for additional car parking facilities at a local hospital to support NHS staff.
NHS staff at Royal Stoke University Hospital are using an old site for car parking, but this is now under demolition. Will the Minister ensure that necessary investment is forthcoming for additional staff car parking facilities?
The Government are committed to increasing hospital car parking capacity and supporting trusts to invest in their car parks. An emergency funding application by the Royal Stoke has been received and is currently being considered.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitment on additional investment for car park facilities was not made.
Under Consideration
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Q3
Partial Answer
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The MP inquired about plans to ensure that all parts of the healthcare infrastructure are included in decarbonisation efforts.
Harrogate District Hospital is reducing its carbon footprint by a quarter thanks to a £40 million grant. What steps are being taken to include smaller units like surgeries and specialised clinics in decarbonisation investment?
Zero carbon and environmental sustainability are key design criteria in our 40 hospitals programme. The NHS's net zero report provides a detailed plan for decarbonising the whole NHS estate, including actions such as the £50 million NHS energy efficiency fund which upgrades lighting across all buildings.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific steps mentioned but lack of concrete commitments on smaller units and comprehensive plans.
Already Under Way
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