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• Reference: 2017/4013
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

The queuing of ambulances outside many of London's A&E departments, is seriously affecting emergency services and potentially causing serious harm to patients. In July 2017 there were many breaches of the 30 minutes handover target from the arrival of ambulances at A&E to handover of patients to A&E clinical staff, including some of the worst: June 26 2 hrs King's College Hospital June 27 1 hour, 23mins University College Hospital June 29 I hour, 32min Newham General Hospital June 29 2 hrs, 10 mins Barts Hospital Cath Lab (Heart attack centre) June 29 1 hr Charing Cross Hospital July 6...

• Reference: 2017/2925
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

London has the lowest rates of dental attendance of all English regions, with 9 out of 10 councils with the lowest proportions of people attending NHS dental services being London boroughs. Will you take action to raise awareness amongst London parents of the importance of regular dental check-ups for children and the fact that they are completely free on the NHS for all under the age of 18?

• Reference: 2017/2926
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

According to the British Dental Association, an average 5-year-old eats their weight in sugar every year, which apart from increased obesity risks, results in over 10,000 London children being admitted to hospitals every year to have multiple decayed teeth extracted under a general anaesthetic. Will you make representations to Government to stress the need for more national action to reduce sugar consumption in children, and consider introducing local measures to help people make healthier choices in schools, workplaces, shops, restaurants and cafés?

• Reference: 2017/2927
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

Public Health England's new guidance "Health matters: child dental health" published on 14th June points out that that targeted supervised tooth brushing programmes in nurseries and schools provide a return on investment of £3.06 for every £1 spent. Will you work with local councils, schools and nurseries to introduce this simple, effective and cost-saving measure in all nurseries and schools in the areas of London with worst rates of tooth decay?

• Reference: 2017/1803
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 22 March 2017

In the budget the Chancellor confirmed that an agreement has been reached with you, to devolve a number of healthcare powers in London; which powers are to be so devolved, and when?

• Reference: 2016/4794
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 14 December 2016

The NHS has been secretive about its 'sustainability and transformation' plans for London's health services. Will you demand that all the plans affecting London are published and subjected to full public consultation, and also ensure they are subjected to rigorous scrutiny before any implementation?

• Reference: 2016/2616
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 July 2016

NHS England intends to close the Kentish Town Urgent Dental service by April 2017, without public notice or consultation, and against the wishes of Whittington Health. It has been open since 2009 and thousands of patients from across London have benefited from the excellent treatment provided and is essential for those who cannot afford even NHS dentistry. Local dentists also refer patients to this service. As this closure will impact on the dental health of Londoners, especially in Camden, will you raise this with NHS England with a view to lobbying to keep the service open?

• Reference: 2015/3790
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 18 November 2015

What is the present position concerning a bus service for Finchley Memorial Hospital?

• Reference: 2015/0960
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 25 March 2015

When will you give your response to me and the hundreds of residents who have signed a petition calling for a new bus service to serve Finchley Memorial Hospital?

• Reference: 2014/3241
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 17 September 2014

Are you aware that Public Health England (PHE) has informed staff at its Colindale site that it will be recommending to the Government that PHE consolidates its operations at the former GSK facility in Harlow. This means closure of the Colindale site, beginning in 2016. If this closure is allowed to go ahead, this will be a major blow to Colindale and the 1,000 staff who work there. The work done at Colindale is world classand vital to the protection of the public. Will you make representations to PHE that this work and these jobs should stay in Colindale, bearing...