Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 28649
Polio: Health Services
Tabled: 4 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Question
James Naish
Labour — Rushcliffe
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help to care for the estimated 47,000 people affected by polio in the UK.
Answer
Ashley DaltonAlthough there is currently no cure for post-polio syndrome, a range of treatments and support is available to help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.Once post-polio syndrome is identified, patients with the condition can usually be managed ...
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