NHS 10-Year Plan

Debate between Baroness Neville-Rolfe and Baroness Blake of Leeds

Wednesday 9th July 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Con)]

My Lords, if so many people want to speak, we should have a full debate on this plan, which is generally welcome. On digital, the plan summarises various digital improvements. There is also a red book for a child’s health, and feedback from Fitbits and data, which is all very good. However, there is no timescale for any of this and no plan to make patient records from GPs or hospitals available and viewable on the NHS app by the patient, as is the case in other countries. When will the Government give patients open access, as opposed to control by NHS professionals?

[Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)]

I hoped I had made it clear that this is the broad outline. Of course, more specific details will come forward and we will have the opportunity to debate them as they do so. The noble Baroness raises important points about challenges as well as great opportunities. I look forward to those debates; I think we are on a very positive way forward. However, I hope everyone understands that this is a 10-year plan for very good reason. We realise the scale of the challenges that face us, and we look forward to getting on with implementation.

Bus Fares: National Cap

Debate between Baroness Neville-Rolfe and Baroness Blake of Leeds

Monday 7th October 2024 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Blake of Leeds (Lab)]

I thank my noble friend for that suggestion. I will certainly pass it on to the department for consideration.

[Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Con)]

Can the Minister confirm that there are no plans to take away special arrangements for elderly passengers on buses or other forms of transport?