To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made any recent evaluation of the efficiency of administrative health units with regard to the provision, assessment and diagnosis of developmental care for children with special needs, particularly in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorder...." Lord Maginnis of Drumglass - View Speech
"My Lords, I appreciate the opportunity to raise the albeit touchy issue of government and administration—from my perspective, perhaps I should say government versus administration—particularly in so far as it impacts on the delivery of health services. Despite having been married to a nurse for the past 52 years, my …..." Lord Maginnis of Drumglass - View Speech
"I cannot help the noble Lord with figures, but we are certainly able to concentrate the demand for those interventions. They may relate to sensory issues, speech or all sorts of things. Those interventions can often be carried out in the home or school environment; they do not always require …..." Lord Maginnis of Drumglass - View Speech
"Before the Minister moves on, can she clarify one point? Is this a procedure whereby parents will be aware that they can shop, if I can put it like that, for this sort of support or is it something that every single two year-old will be given as a matter …..." Lord Maginnis of Drumglass - View Speech
"My Lords, I echo what has been said on the importance of closing these large impersonal assessment and treatment centres for people with a learning disability. Good-quality provision that is developed and delivered locally must be our aim and we must keep a watchful eye on local authorities, clinical commissioning …..." Lord Maginnis of Drumglass - View Speech