QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT ABOUT VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE)
Navigating the challenging waters of health-related anxiety, especially after being diagnosed with a blood clot, can feel overwhelming. Realising that each question and concern shared by those who have experienced a venous thromboembolism (VTE) is laced with apprehension and a quest for understanding, we’ve crafted this dedicated space.
Written questions, answers and statements
Written questions allow MPs and Members of the House of Lords to ask for information on the work, policy and activities of Government departments, related bodies, and the administration of Parliament. Oral or written statements to Parliament are also made by the Government and others to inform both Houses of their work. Written statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of Government on the official record and in the public domain.
In England
For the Houses of Parliament, you can look up questions, answers and statements here: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk
In Northern Ireland
Members may table up to five questions for written answers each day.
Further information is available here: http://www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-business/questions-for-answer/
In Scotland
Parliamentary questions can be asked by any MSP who is not a member of the government. They provide a means for MSPs to get information from the Scottish Government. They are a critical part of the work of the Parliament.
There are two types of parliamentary question:
- Written questions, which receive a written response
- Oral questions, such as Topical Questions, which are answered in the Debating Chamber
Read more here: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/questions-and-answers/about-questions-and-answers/general-questions
In Wales
Members of the Senedd (MSs) may ask oral Senedd questions to the First Minister, Welsh Ministers, the Counsel General and the Senedd Commission about any matter falling within their areas of responsibility.
Find out more and follow topics here: https://record.assembly.wales/Search/?type=4&orderpaperfilter=true
RECENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Baroness Merron - Reply to Vaccine damage payment, Covid 19
October 2024
Baroness Merron, The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care.
As of 30 September 2024, the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) has processed 3,825 claims relating to the AstraZeneca COVID–19 vaccine. A further 207 claims relating to the AstraZeneca COVID–19 vaccine are undergoing medical assessment. As of 30 September 2024, there were 7,335 live VDPS claims, of which 1,024 have been awaiting resolution for longer than 12 months, and 316 claims for longer than 18 months.
Lord MoYLAN - Vaccine damage payment
October 2024
Lord Moylan, Shadow Minster for Transport,
To ask His Majesty’s Government how many applicants to the Vaccine Damages Payment Scheme (VDPS) have made a claim relating to the AstraZenecaCovid–19 Vaccine, and how many applicants to the VDPS have been waiting for a decision for longer than (1) one year and (2) 18 months.
VACCINE DAMAGE PAYMENT SCHEME
February 2024
Christopher Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many claims to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme relating to covid-19 vaccinations have been (a) received, (b) successful, (c) unsuccessful due to a failure to meet the 60% disability threshold, (d) rejected and (e) are still awaiting resolution.
WRITTEN RESPONSES RECEIVED FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ON VACCINE DAMAGE PAYMENT SCHEME: CORONAVIRUS
January 2024
Round table summary report
September 2023
In September 2023, in collaboration with Helen Hayes MP, Thrombosis held a Round Table discussion meeting in Portcullis House. The meeting sought to discuss identified failures in policy and practice which are resulting in avoidable harm largely due to preventable thrombotic events.
The meeting welcomed contributions from family members who had lost loved ones due to a miss-diagnosed blood clot, healthcare professionals and Members of Parliament.
SIR CHRISTOPHER CHOPE RAISES QUESTIONS ON VACCINE DAMAGE PAYMENT SCHEME "COVID 19’
September 2023
Christopher Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many applications there have been to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme relating to covid-19 vaccinations; and how many claims have been (a) awarded, (b) rejected and (c) were unresolved for more than six months.
Christopher Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, of the claims to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme relating to covid-19 vaccinations, how many claims made before 6 September 2023 failed because (a) causation was accepted but disablement was assessed at less than 60%, (b) there was a lack of causation and (c) any other reason.
MS LYN BROWN TO ASK THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE WHAT STEPS HE IS TAKING TO REDUCE NHS SETTLEMENTS RELATING TO VTE INJURIES.
July 2023
Ms Lyn Brown To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the publication entitled, Venous thromboembolism, published by NHS Resolution on 29 March 2023, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of NHS settlements relating to venous thromboembolism injuries.
Reply: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-07-05/192748/
previous appgt reports
2018 APPGT Annual Report
2017 APPGT Annual Report
2016 APPGT Annual Report
2016 VTE in cancer patients
2016 Prevention and management of VTE in care homes
2015 NHS Innovation Showcase, DVT Diagnosis and treatment in primary care
2015 VTE in cancer patients
2011 HSJ Blood and Sweat, the hardwork needed to beat VTE
2010 The Silent Killer
2009 VTE Prevention, a patient safety priority
