Health written question – answered at on 6 September 2011.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health
(1) what assessment he has made of the need for services providing specialised care to people with HIV suffering from HIV-related neurocognitive impairment; and if he will make a statement on the potential closure of Mildmay Hospital in Bethnal Green and Bow constituency;
(2) if he will take steps to protect services for people with HIV and AIDS in Bethnal Green and Bow constituency.
Effective treatment has transformed the outlook for people diagnosed with HIV. However, HIV is a complex illness and there will be a small minority of people who require more specialised or hospital in-patient treatment. It is for primary care trusts to decide how they meet these needs either by referral to specialist national health service providers or voluntary sector providers such as Mildmay Hospital in the hon. Member's constituency.
Discussions between the local NHS and commissioners are taking place with respect to Mildmay Hospital.
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