§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the upper age limit for(a) heart bypass surgery and (b) kidney dialysis in the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [177576]
§ Dr. LadymanThe older people's national service framework makes clear that national health service services should be provided, regardless of age, on the basis of clinical need alone. There is no upper age limit for either bypass surgery or kidney dialysis.