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Written question asked by Baroness Ford (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 2011.


Health: Epilepsy

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to increase the provision of specialist epilepsy nurses.
Answer

Local National Health Service organisations are responsible for the skill mix of their work force, including the number of specialist epilepsy nurses. They are best placed to assess the health needs of their local community and must have the freedom to train and deploy staff in ways appropriate for local conditions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10327; 729 c45WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Epilepsy Nurses
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk