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If he will make a statement on steps being taken to modernise communication methods between his Department and GP surgeries.
If he will make a statement on steps being taken to modernise communication methods between his Department and GP surgeries.
Asked by
Rosie Cooper
(Labour)
Answered by
James Plaskitt
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Oral questions - Lead
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Answered
Tabled on
6 March 2007
For answer on
12 March 2007
Answered on
12 March 2007
We are aware of the critical importance of the role of GPs in shaping customers’ perceptions about their ability to return to work, and we are piloting the use of employment advisers in GP surgeries to give patients advice about the work-related support and to offer them non-medical help to achieve their work aspirations. To assist GPs, we also have two projects testing the electronic transmission of data between GPs and our Department via a secure link. We are also developing educational and training packages in conjunction with the Royal College.
Subjects
Disability; Advisory services; Department for Work and Pensions; Communication; Employment; Employment schemes; General practitioners; Patients; Primary care; Rehabilitation
Date
12 March 2007
Reference
458 c17; 126373
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Can the Minister tell me what else is being done to help GPs get their patients back to work and whether the Government will consider allowing those not fully fit for work to attend very short part-time training courses to enable them to get back to work more quickly?
Can the Minister tell me what else is being done to help GPs get their patients back to work and whether the Government will consider allowing those not fully fit for work to attend very short part-time training courses to enable them to get back to work more quickly?
Asked by
Rosie Cooper
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Work and Pensions
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
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Answered
Answered on
12 March 2007
Yes, we are doing a variety of things. As I think my hon. Friend will know, we are testing the pathways advisory service—indeed, the pilot is in east Lancashire, close to her constituency. We are also piloting the electronic transfer of data to facilitate the process for GPs. As I said in my earlier answer, we are developing education and training packages. My hon. Friend makes a very helpful point in respect of the further assistance that we might offer and I would be happy to look further into it.
Subjects
Disability; Employment; Employment schemes; General practitioners; Patients; Primary care; Rehabilitation; Training; Advisory services; Department for Work and Pensions; Communication
Date
12 March 2007
Reference
458 c17-8
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons