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• Reference: 2013/1737
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 22 May 2013

I have been told of the experience of a health project which tackles Hepatitis C at a London hospital. They planned to expand their service, but due to the short term contract they have been awarded say their longer term plans have been met with scepticism by the NHS premises department. In the face of this increased uncertainty are you concerned that the changes to the NHS following the Health and Social Bill will lead to a short term approach to tackling health inequalities in London?

• Reference: 2013/1738
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 22 May 2013

I was concerned to hear the Care Quality Commission has decided to restrict admissions at Queens Hospital in Romford, due to the prolonged waiting times patients have been experiencing. Have you received a response to your letter to the Chief Executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority dated 10th April in which you asked for the closure of the A&E at nearby King George's Hospital to be put on hold?

• Reference: 2013/1739
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 22 May 2013

The Care Quality Commission has recently intervened and restricting patient admissions at Queens Hospital, due to waiting times. What do you think is an appropriate amount of time to put plans on hold to close the nearby A&E at King George's Hospital? Will you now oppose the planned closure of A&E services at King George's Hospital?

• Reference: 2013/1194
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 20 March 2013

With reference to proposed A&E closures and the Mayor's response to a previous question (0677/2013), who precisely has the Mayor sought 'assurances' from in relation to the London A&E closures and what 'assurances' has the Mayor received on whether: • The proposals are clinically led and based on the best clinical evidence • The proposals will not adversely affect the health of the local population • The public's views have been taken in to account • Data from consultation with TfL is realistic in relation to patient behaviour and has been taken in to account • There will be sufficient...

• Reference: 2013/0677
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 25 February 2013

Given the widespread public concern about the cuts to London's A&E services and the impact of services, can the Mayor confirm what specific actions he has taken to reassure himself that the safety of Londoners will not be put at risk by the financially driven reconfiguration?

• Reference: 2013/0679
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 25 February 2013

Will the Mayor reconsider his ambivalent position on the cuts to services at Lewisham Hospital and support local people who are almost universally opposed to the changes?

• Reference: 2013/0680
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 25 February 2013

Is the Mayor concerned about the implications of the deep financial cuts being imposed on the London Ambulance Service? What steps has he taken to reassure himself that the service that is already facing considerable pressure will be able to withstand the impact of the cuts?

• Reference: 2013/0681
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 25 February 2013

Given local concerns about the forthcoming consultation on reconfiguration of the NHS in SW London, will the Mayor speak up for local residents who are concerned about the closure of services, for example the A&E and maternity services at St Helier Hospital?

• Reference: 2013/0460
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 30 January 2013

The average NO2 reading is 168 micrograms per cubic metre on Putney High Street in 2013, compared with a legal limit of 40. What will you be doing to ensure action is taken to tackle this dangerous level of air pollution?

• Reference: 2013/0463
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 30 January 2013

Does the Mayor now have a timescale for the work plan on Public Mental Health? When will this be published and will users be involved in developing the plan? What status will the plan have and how much budget will be committed to its delivery?