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Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 1988. It was answered by David Mellor (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Untitled Written question

Question
Are there any plans issue directives to regional health authorities to halt closure plans for hospitals for mentally handicapped until review of their programmes & availability of alternative methods of care has been conducted. - includes ref to guidelines for short-term programmes (HC(88)43) in Library

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140 c484W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Closures Hospitals Learning disability Mental health services Psychiatric hospitals Circulars