5. Whether the new review of children’s heart surgery units will cover adult as well as paediatric cardiac surgery. (165202)
I am informed by NHS England that it will include adult surgery in its review of care for people with congenital heart disease.
Can NHS England assure us that a clear link will be shown between the feedback from patients, the public and stakeholders and the final configuration of services in the review of the Leeds children’s heart surgery unit?
Let me first pay tribute to the work my hon. Friend continues to do in support of his hospital and his children’s heart unit. NHS England has told me that individuals and patient organisations have all been encouraged to engage with and contribute to the local review process. The feedback received will be used to help to inform the outcome of the review of children’s heart surgery at Leeds.