§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
What action is being taken to save Manchester's Christie Hospital from having to introduce waiting lists for life-saving chemotherapy; and what estimate has been made of the number of cancer patients whose lives will be put at risk if chemotherapy is delayed. [HL2956]
§ Baroness Andrews:A major review of cancer services in Greater Manchester is to be carried out in the wake of the potential increased waiting times for chemotherapy at the Christie Hospital.
The review will look at the totality of cancer care in the conurbation both at the Christie Hospital and at local general hospitals. It will cover service management and clinical practice.
In the mean time, it has been agreed by the Greater Manchester Strategic Health Authority, that chemotherapy at the Christie Hospital will continue to operate as it does at present. Waiting lists will not be introduced at the hospital and money is being redirected from other National Health Service budgets to support the hospital in this.
§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many representations they have received about the threat posed to cancer patients by the cash shortfall faced by Manchester's Christie Hospital; and what replies have been sent.[HL2957]
§ Baroness Andrews:According to our records there have been no representations on this issue.