Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 March 2005. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 24 March 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what advice and guidance is offered to public and private sector service providers on the inclusion of nutrition and malnutrition within the core training of healthcare employees in bands two and three of Agenda for Change.

Answer: Paul Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what advice and guidance is offered to public and private sector service providers on the inclusion of nutrition and malnutrition within the core training of healthcare employees in bands two and three of Agenda for Change. [223947] Mr. Hutton: I have been asked to reply. Training at work of healthcare employees within the national health service is the responsibility of individual trusts, based on central advice. However, within the new pay NHS pay system (Agenda for Change) training of staff in all paybands, including paybands two and three is supported by use of the NHS knowledge and skills framework. This will enable staff and managers to use joint personal development planning, individually and organisationally, to identify development requirements and career opportunities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1008W; 223947
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Diets Health professions Health education Nutrition Training Malnutrition
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk