Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when NHS England last reviewed guidance for hyperemesis gravidarum; and whether that review was shared with (a) the Scottish Government and (b) NHS Scotland.
Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
We recognise the challenges including the emotional and physical impacts that hyperemesis gravidarum can have on pregnant women and their families. Appropriate and evidence-based guidance is crucial.
NHS England regularly reviews all health guidance, including relevant guidance on managing hyperemesis gravidarum. In its guidance on antenatal care, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence refers to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ guidance on hyperemesis gravidarum which is also available for patients and staff to consider.
We continue to work closely with counterparts in the devolved nations, including the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the General Dental Council on steps to reduce the time take for Ukrainian nationals to take the overseas registration exam to allow them to practice in the UK.
Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).
The Department does not collect or hold information about the number of dentists that have completed the GDC’s ORE, the number of Ukrainian dentists who have completed their ORE, or the average waiting time to sit the ORE exam.
With regards Ukrainian refugees’ applications to register as dental professionals in the United Kingdom, the GDC understands that refugees may face difficulties in providing original documentation and, if that is the case, encourages applicants to contact the GDC’s examinations team, who will help them to consider how they might go about meeting the requirements. More information for refugee dental professionals can be found on the GDC’s website, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/join-the-register/information-for-refugee-dental-professionals
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care how many Ukrainian dentists have completed the Overseas Registration Examination in each of the last three years.
Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).
The Department does not collect or hold information about the number of dentists that have completed the GDC’s ORE, the number of Ukrainian dentists who have completed their ORE, or the average waiting time to sit the ORE exam.
With regards Ukrainian refugees’ applications to register as dental professionals in the United Kingdom, the GDC understands that refugees may face difficulties in providing original documentation and, if that is the case, encourages applicants to contact the GDC’s examinations team, who will help them to consider how they might go about meeting the requirements. More information for refugee dental professionals can be found on the GDC’s website, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/join-the-register/information-for-refugee-dental-professionals
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many dentists have completed the Dental Overseas Registration Examination in each of the last five years.
Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).
The Department does not collect or hold information about the number of dentists that have completed the GDC’s ORE, the number of Ukrainian dentists who have completed their ORE, or the average waiting time to sit the ORE exam.
With regards Ukrainian refugees’ applications to register as dental professionals in the United Kingdom, the GDC understands that refugees may face difficulties in providing original documentation and, if that is the case, encourages applicants to contact the GDC’s examinations team, who will help them to consider how they might go about meeting the requirements. More information for refugee dental professionals can be found on the GDC’s website, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/join-the-register/information-for-refugee-dental-professionals
Asked by: Graeme Downie (Labour - Dunfermline and Dollar)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time is for dentists to sit the Overseas Registration Exam.
Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
My Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any discussions with the General Dental Council (GDC) regarding the length of time it takes for Ukrainian nationals to take the Overseas Registration Exam (ORE).
The Department does not collect or hold information about the number of dentists that have completed the GDC’s ORE, the number of Ukrainian dentists who have completed their ORE, or the average waiting time to sit the ORE exam.
With regards Ukrainian refugees’ applications to register as dental professionals in the United Kingdom, the GDC understands that refugees may face difficulties in providing original documentation and, if that is the case, encourages applicants to contact the GDC’s examinations team, who will help them to consider how they might go about meeting the requirements. More information for refugee dental professionals can be found on the GDC’s website, which is available at the following link:
https://www.gdc-uk.org/registration/join-the-register/information-for-refugee-dental-professionals