Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will take steps to improve (a) access to and (b) facilities for phlebotomy services for elderly and vulnerable people at Solihull Hospital.
This is an operational matter for the Foundation Trust.
We have written to Mr Les Lawrence, Chair of the Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust informing him of the hon. Member’s enquiry. He will reply shortly and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library.