§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list treatments available on the NHS for which there is an upper age limit; if he will specify the upper age limit for each treatment to which this is applicable; and if he will make a statement. [161926]
§ Dr. LadymanStandard One of the older people's national service framework sets out the general commitment to address age discrimination in access to health and social care. It requires that access to treatment and care should be made on the basis of individual needs not age, and that national health service services should be provided, regardless of age, on the basis of clinical need alone. This will require specific clinical assessment and judgement, taking account of the individual patient's needs and wishes, and the up-to-date evidence on effectiveness of specific treatments available.