Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Beith (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 25 November 2014 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Topical Questions
- Question
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Do Ministers agree that the patient transport guidance should be interpreted with an understanding of rural needs, rather than telling my elderly constituents to report to a hospital 60 miles away and to get three buses there and three back that do not connect with each other in order to have treatment or consultation?
- Answer
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It is particularly important in rural areas that patients with complex medical needs who have difficulties mobilising or who perhaps do not have access to a car are supported by the local NHS to access the services they need. There is provision for local hospitals, as well as for CCGs, to give financial assistance to support patients in accessing services and to give them lifts to hospitals, as appropriate.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 588 c745
- Session
- 2014-15
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Hospitals Patients Transport
- Link
- View this Topical question on www.publications.parliament.uk
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