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Written question asked by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 1998. It was answered by Baroness Jay of Paddington (Labour) on Monday, 27 July 1998.


Jay of Paddington, Baroness

Question
What assessment the Dept of Health has made of the amount of acute and rehabilitative care of older people which was once provided in NHS facilities designated as 'Long stay' wards and which have now been closed; and what plans the DH has to address the current shortfall. [HL 2876} [HL 2877].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
592 c155WA; HL 2876} [HL 2877
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Health services Patients Older people Geriatrics Acute beds Long stay patients