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House of Commons · Westminster Hall

Covid-19: Acquired Brain Injury — [Ms Angela Eagle in the Chair]

24 November 2020 · 0 other contributors · 3,801 words

Opened by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore

Responding minister: Helen Whately

NHS

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At a glance

Chris Bryant raised concerns about covid-19: acquired brain injury — [ms angela eagle in the chair] in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.

Key points

  • The MP is concerned about the lack of a national neurorehabilitation strategy and inconsistent commissioning of services across regions
  • Early discharges during the first lockdown led to gaps in care for those with brain injuries
  • The MP requests a national neurorehabilitation strategy and a mandatory system for commissioning neurorehabilitation services

Key requests to Government

The MP asks for a national neurorehabilitation strategy, a mandatory system for commissioning neurorehabilitation, guarantees that all suspended or furloughed posts will be reinstated, and a coherent arrangement of community neurorehabilitation across the country. He also requests that neurorehabilitation be included in one of the 12 specialities protected during the pandemic.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore

The MP is concerned about the lack of a national neurorehabilitation strategy, inconsistent commissioning of services across regions, early discharges during the first lockdown leading to gaps in care, and the significant number of people affected by brain injuries each year. He mentions that around 800-900 lives are saved annually due to major trauma centres but many survivors come out with brain injuries. The MP also highlights issues such as families feeling pushed from pillar to post regarding access to rehabilitation services.

Government Response

Helen Whately

Paid tribute to Chris Bryant for his work on acquired brain injury, recognized the impact of the pandemic on ABI care, highlighted the importance of neurorehabilitation services, acknowledged the need for better government coordination, discussed regional trauma networks and local commissioning challenges, committed to reviewing a national neurorehabilitation strategy.

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