Written question asked by Roger Berry (Labour) on Monday, 19 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 December 2001. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 3 December 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what joint working arrangements are in place with other Government departments regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for people with acquired brain injury. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Berry: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what joint working arrangements are in place with other Government Departments regarding the provision of rehabilitation services for people with acquired brain injury. [17260] Jacqui Smith: Getting people back to functional independence following illness or injury is a high priority for the national health service. This year, the Department is planning job retention and rehabilitation pilots, together with the Department for Education and Skills and the Department for Work and Pensions. £12 million has been invested in the pilots which aim to test the relative effectiveness of different employment and health strategies in helping people with prolonged illness or disability, including head injury, remain in their jobs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17260; 376 c121-2W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Employment Health services Injuries Rehabilitation Departmental coordination Brain
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk