Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report from the National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), The Cost of Inaction on FASD, published on 23 June; and whether the Department of Health and Social Care and HM Treasury officials plan to meet the organisation to examine its economic modelling and proposed prevention and response programme.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 28 October in response to Question 31104, which, for ease of reference, is reproduced below:
The National Health Service supports the prevention and early identification of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) through existing national guidance available at the following link:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/drinking-alcohol-while-pregnant/
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Quality Standard on FASD also supports prevention, diagnosis, and support for those affected.
It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD, in line with the NICE guidance and the UK Clinical Guidelines for Alcohol Treatment. Through the Public Health Grant, the Department is providing over £3.4 billion in ringfenced funding for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery over the next three years. This funding can also be used by local authorities to commission voluntary sector organisations to deliver drug and alcohol services.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make a decision themselves. The MCA code of practice provides guidance on how to assess whether someone has capacity to make a particular decision at the time it needs to be made. The Government is clear that professionals applying the MCA are expected to keep up to date with guidance and caselaw, and to correctly use the principles within the act. The MCA is available at the following link:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/section/4
The NICE Quality Standard on FASD supports appropriate neurodevelopmental assessment where FASD is suspected and states that professionals undertaking these assessments should have expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and additional training in FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 27 October (HL3934), whether they plan to commission a national active-case ascertainment study of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in England.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 28 October in response to Question 31104, which, for ease of reference, is reproduced below:
The National Health Service supports the prevention and early identification of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) through existing national guidance available at the following link:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/drinking-alcohol-while-pregnant/
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Quality Standard on FASD also supports prevention, diagnosis, and support for those affected.
It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD, in line with the NICE guidance and the UK Clinical Guidelines for Alcohol Treatment. Through the Public Health Grant, the Department is providing over £3.4 billion in ringfenced funding for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery over the next three years. This funding can also be used by local authorities to commission voluntary sector organisations to deliver drug and alcohol services.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make a decision themselves. The MCA code of practice provides guidance on how to assess whether someone has capacity to make a particular decision at the time it needs to be made. The Government is clear that professionals applying the MCA are expected to keep up to date with guidance and caselaw, and to correctly use the principles within the act. The MCA is available at the following link:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/section/4
The NICE Quality Standard on FASD supports appropriate neurodevelopmental assessment where FASD is suspected and states that professionals undertaking these assessments should have expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and additional training in FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government how many integrated care boards in England have commissioned diagnostic and post-diagnostic support pathways for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quality standard 204.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 28 October in response to Question 31104, which, for ease of reference, is reproduced below:
The National Health Service supports the prevention and early identification of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) through existing national guidance available at the following link:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/drinking-alcohol-while-pregnant/
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Quality Standard on FASD also supports prevention, diagnosis, and support for those affected.
It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD, in line with the NICE guidance and the UK Clinical Guidelines for Alcohol Treatment. Through the Public Health Grant, the Department is providing over £3.4 billion in ringfenced funding for drug and alcohol treatment and recovery over the next three years. This funding can also be used by local authorities to commission voluntary sector organisations to deliver drug and alcohol services.
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA) is designed to protect and empower people who may lack the mental capacity to make a decision themselves. The MCA code of practice provides guidance on how to assess whether someone has capacity to make a particular decision at the time it needs to be made. The Government is clear that professionals applying the MCA are expected to keep up to date with guidance and caselaw, and to correctly use the principles within the act. The MCA is available at the following link:
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/9/section/4
The NICE Quality Standard on FASD supports appropriate neurodevelopmental assessment where FASD is suspected and states that professionals undertaking these assessments should have expertise in neurodevelopmental assessment and additional training in FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what NHS services are available for the treatment of people who suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what working groups, if any, exist within the Department of Health and Social Care for the consideration of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government to what extent fetal alcohol spectrum disorder will be considered as part of the creation of the new mental health strategy.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask His Majesty's Government to what extent they recognise alcohol abuse as a contributory factor in the incidence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Answered by Baroness Merron - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
The Government recognises that foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) can have a significant impact on the early years of development for children. The UK Chief Medical Officer advises that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy should not drink alcohol.
Evidence on the prevalence of FASD is limited. Estimates based on individual local studies range between 18 and 170 cases per 1,000.
While there is no specific treatment for FASD, early diagnosis and appropriate support can make an important difference. It is the responsibility of integrated care boards in England to make appropriate provision to meet the health and care needs of their local population, including treatment pathways and support for FASD in line with relevant National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines.
The Department asked NICE to produce a Quality Standard in England for FASD to help providers and commissioners improve both diagnosis and support for people affected by FASD.
This includes guidance on individualised management plans, which help to coordinate care across a range of healthcare professionals, as well as education and social services, and improve outcomes.
The Quality Standard also covers support during pregnancy to improve awareness and prevent the disorder.
The Government is developing a new cross-Government mental health strategy for England, to be published later this year. The strategy will take a broad approach to improving mental health and wellbeing, rather than focusing on individual conditions.
No working groups currently exist within the Department for the consideration of FASD. No estimate has been made of the cost to the taxpayer of support for people suffering from FASD.
Asked by: Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour - Life peer)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether DNA samples are being obtained from those who commit an offence under the Immigration Act 1971 when entering the United Kingdom by boat without a visa or valid entry clearance.
Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint - Minister of State (Home Office)
Individuals entering the United Kingdom without a visa or valid entry clearance may be charged with an offence of entering the UK without a visa or valid entry clearance under Section 24 of the Immigration Act 1971. Section 3(10)(a) refers only to a relevant person in respect of the other points covered in Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1971 and is not, in itself, an offence.
Charges under Section 24 are generally reserved for cases involving aggravating or egregious factors, rather than blanket prosecution for those entering the UK without valid entry clearance; this is in line with undertakings that were given to Parliament during the passage of the Nationality and Borders, and Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Acts.
The power to take DNA samples is derived from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act following the arrest and resulting investigation into a criminal offence, so only those who are subject to prosecution will be in scope to have DNA samples taken.