NHS: Fracture Liaison Services - Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:05 pm on 8 November 2021.

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Photo of Baroness Masham of Ilton Baroness Masham of Ilton Crossbench 3:05, 8 November 2021

Can the Minister ensure that people living in rural areas who are at risk of osteoporosis will be able to be diagnosed by a DEXA scan? Is he aware that this opportunity has been turned down for the local hospital at Northallerton, despite the wishes of the consultant and the Friends of the hospital who raised the money to buy one? What can be done about that?