Debates between Andy McDonald and Andrew Gwynne during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Andy McDonald and Andrew Gwynne
Tuesday 19th November 2024

(4 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Andrew Gwynne Portrait Andrew Gwynne
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NICE is reviewing its guidelines for the diagnosis, monitoring and management of chronic asthma, and an updated version is due to be published in late November 2024. I am happy to meet the hon. Lady to discuss it further.

Andy McDonald Portrait Andy McDonald (Middlesbrough and Thornaby East) (Lab)
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Women with spinal cord injuries face significant challenges in accessing core health services, including breast screening, cervical screening and gynaecological care. Research shows that women with disabilities, including spinal cord issues, are 30% less likely to attend routine breast screening appointments, in significant part due to the physical inaccessibility of the screening equipment. Will the Minister meet me and representatives of the all-party parliamentary group on spinal cord injury to discuss these unacceptable disparities and ensure that women receive the equitable and accessible care they deserve?