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Written question asked by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 January 2010. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 4 February 2010 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ex-servicemen: Care Homes

Question
(2) what steps his Department is taking to ensure the provision of residential and nursing home places for former service personnel diagnosed with service-related disabilities, long-term illnesses or age-related care needs; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The MOD does not provide residential care for ex-service personnel. The MOD does, however, work with other Government Departments, local authorities and ex-service charities to ensure that residential care services take account of veterans' needs where appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
505 c465W; 314388
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Care homes Armed forces Health services Veterans
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk