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Written question asked by Peter Soulsby (Labour) on Monday, 22 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 March 2010. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Diabetes: Health Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many people with diabetes have been referred to a dietician for specialist dietary advice in each of the last five years, broken down by (a) age, (b) sex and (c) primary care trust area;
Answer

The information requested is not held centrally. It is for primary care trusts in partnership with local stakeholders, including practice based commissioners, local government and the public to assess the needs of their local population and to commission services accordingly. This process provides the means for addressing local needs within the health community including the provision of services provided by dieticians.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c901W; 324292
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Diabetes Health services
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk