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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 24 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 October 2005. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 21 November 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Nutrition

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer of 24 October 2005, ref 18939, concerning nutrition in care homes, what issues were discussed with the nutritional advisory group.
Answer

I understand from the Chair of the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) that the range of issues the Commission has discussed with the Nutritional Advisory Group for the Elderly (NAGE) is as follows."Joint working between CSCI and NAGE.""Reviewing and updating guidance, on the management of nutrition and dietary care for people in care homes.""When providers should seek expert advice on the nutritional and dietary needs of the people they care for.""Arrangements for continued liaison between NAGE, local national health service dieticians and CSCI."


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22366; 439 c1723-4W;439 c1725-6W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Care Homes (Diet)
Monday, 24 October 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Care homes Nutrition
Link
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