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  • South London Healthcare Trust consultation I

    • Reference: 2013/0390
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    Where is your response to the Trust Special Administrator's consultation into the future of the South London Healthcare Trust published?
  • Shaping a healthier future - Ambulance journey times

    • Reference: 2013/0391
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    In answer to question 3901 / 2012 you advised that average journey times for patients travelling in blue light conditions is expected to increase by 36 seconds - from 11.4 to 12 minutes. What is the change in maximum blue light journey time anticipated to be for these journeys?
  • Assessment of Urgent Care Centres

    • Reference: 2013/0392
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    As the London Health Improvement Board will not be expected to assess the effectiveness of Urgent Care Centres compared to A&E (answer to 3902 / 2012) can you advise who will be expected to make this assessment of healthcare across London?
  • South London Healthcare Trust consultation II

    • Reference: 2013/0393
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    Are you disappointed that the Trust Special Administrator has taken so little notice of the many requests to keep Lewisham A&E open and has confirmed his recommendation to the Secretary of State that it should be closed?
  • Life expectancy in Westminster

    • Reference: 2013/0394
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    The disparity in life expectancy between the richest and the poorest in LB Westminster continues to rise (17 years for men). Clearly the recent programmes to address this have not worked so far, so what will you be doing differently in future to narrow this gap?
  • Impact of closing A&E departments in north west London

    • Reference: 2013/0395
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    Regarding questions 3727 / 2012 and 4298 / 2012 concerning the impact of closing four out of nine A&E departments in north west London, may I please have a copy of your team's review of the Equalities Impact Assessment? When will this be completed?
  • Health initiatives from New York

    • Reference: 2013/0396
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    Following Edward Lister's fact-finding mission to New York, have you decided to adopt any of Mayor Bloomberg's health initiatives in London?
  • Informed choices on fast food calories

    • Reference: 2013/0397
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    In answer to my question 4299 / 2012 on fizzy drinks you replied that: 'It is important therefore that food manufacturers and retailers provide a wide choice of healthy options, with the information to help Londoners make informed choices.' Do you think fast food outlets in London should provide information on the calorific content of each menu item, as Mayor Bloomberg has insisted in New York in the battle against obesity?
  • Olympic legacy for health

    • Reference: 2013/0398
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    How do you intend to use the legacy of the 2012 Olympic Games to improve Londoners' health?
  • Cuts to emergency services

    • Reference: 2013/0400
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 30 January 2013
    As you cut fire and police stations, the London Ambulance Service cuts frontline staff and you remain silent while the NHS closes A&E departments across London, how can Londoners have any confidence anyone will come when they need an emergency service?