§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what provision has been made to accommodate expansion of renal services within the new home-based care services. [15663]
§ Mr. MaloneThe changes being made in the way in which continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is funded affects only those patients whose treatment is currently funded by general practitioners writing a prescription. This is about half all CAPD patients. From 1 April 1995 all patients will receive their treatment as part of contracts between health authorities and renal units. As far as 389W allowing for expansion is concerned, as with other hospital services, it is for purchasers to assess need in their area and allocate resources based on local priorities.
§ Mr. SoleyTo aks the Secretary of State for Health if her Department has fully informed general practitioners about the revised arrangements for the provision of home-based continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. [15656]
§ Mr. MaloneI refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave to the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne, East (Mr. Brown) on 23 MarchOfficial Report, columns 351–53.