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Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 November 2009. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dementia: In-patients

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has received on the standard of hospital care received by in-patients with dementia.
Answer

The Alzheimer's Society report on the quality of dementia care in hospitals is a timely reminder of the need for improvement of hospital care for people with dementia. The national dementia strategy recognises the need to transform hospital services for people with dementia and deliver a skilled and effective workforce in hospitals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c102-3W; 300155
Session
2009-10
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Dementia Health services
Link
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