Written question asked by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 June 2005. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 4 July 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Patientline Contract

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the forecast financial benefit to the NHS is of the contract with Patientline in the financial year ended March 2005.

Answer: The national health service does not benefit financially by entering into contracts with Patientline for the provision of television (TV) and telephone services at the patient's bedside. Patientline is responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining the systems. Patients are charged directly for the services used. The provision of bedside TVs and telephones gives patients more control over their environment whilst in hospital, including the ability to watch a personal TV and remain in direct contact with relatives and friends.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8561; 436 c226W;436 c227W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Patientline Contract
Monday, 6 February 2006
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Contracts Patientline Company