Andrew Dismore

NHS Blood & Transplant Testing Centre closure

Question No: 2547 / 2012

Andrew Dismore

Do you agree with the NHS Blood and Transplant Service plan to move blood testing from Colindale to Filton, which will have serious implications for health in London, as there will no longer be a testing centre in London and the South East?

Written response from the Mayor

As you know, I have no formal responsibilities for the provision of health services in the capital including the NHS Blood and Transplant Service.  That is the responsibility of the NHS.  However, I would expect that when changes are proposed to health service provision in the capital an assessment should be made as to the potential impacts this could have on the health of Londoners and on health inequalities.