PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (15 November 2021)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure that (a) multiple chemical sensitivity is a NHS recognised condition and (b) people affected by multiple chemical sensitivity are able to receive sufficient (i) support and (ii) treatment from the NHS.

Asked by:
Mr Gagan Mohindra (Conservative)

Answer

Multiple chemical sensitivity is currently not a recognised condition. Anyone presenting to primary or secondary care services with symptoms associated with multiple chemical sensitivity such as nausea, headache, and dizziness will receive appropriate support, treatment and advice according to clinical need.


Answered by:
Maggie Throup (Conservative)
23 November 2021

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