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Tuesday 19th November 2024

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Wes Streeting Portrait Wes Streeting
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That would be a matter for the right hon. Gentleman’s ICB. I know that he is new to the area, so I am happy to make some introductions.

Karl Turner Portrait Karl Turner (Kingston upon Hull East) (Lab)
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My constituent Craig Eskrett was diagnosed with motor neurone disease 12 months ago. He says that the services are there in the local NHS trust, but there is a distinct lack of co-ordination. Will the Minister meet me to discuss what improvements can be made to co-ordinate those services for sufferers of MND?

Andrew Gwynne Portrait Andrew Gwynne
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My hon. Friend raises a real issue about how we join up the whole of the patient journey. Once diagnosed, patients need appropriate treatment and wraparound care. I am more than happy to meet him and his constituent.