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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Harrison (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Chisholm of Owlpen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 October 2016.


Health: Diabetes

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to extend podiatry care for diabetes.

Answer

My Lords, the NHS Operational Planning and Contracting Guidance 2017-2019 announced NHS England’s intention to

launch a £40 million programme of investment to support the CCGs to improve the treatment and care of people with diabetes. This includes improving access to multidisciplinary foot care teams for people with diabetic foot disease.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
774 cc2223-5 
Session
2016-17
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Diabetes Podiatry
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk