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Written question asked by Tulip Siddiq (Labour) on Thursday, 14 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 July 2022. It was answered by James Morris (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 July 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Ventilators: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department will take steps to provide financial support for patients who require respiratory support devices at home and are unable to afford these expenses.

Answer

Specific specialised NHS England services provide rebates on energy costs for patients using medical equipment at home, such as home oxygen concentrators. However, these arrangements are unique to the contracts or service specifications.

We will continue to monitor the situation to support home users of electrical medical equipment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36835
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Finance Patients Ventilators
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk