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Dept of Social Security

Answer

Mr. Stunell: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what percentage of doctors have completed the required training in (a) mental health, (b) disability awareness and (c) musculo-skeletal examinations in each of the last three years in each of the three Sema contract areas; and if he will make a statement. [153557] Mr. Bayley: These training modules were all developed during 2000 (year two of the contract). Training in these topics has been delivered in 2000 and 2001. The proportion of doctors who are currently carrying out work on the Benefits Agency contract and who have completed the training are as follows: Percentage of doctors who have completed the required training _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Contract area North South East South West Assessment of people with mental 91 85 86 health problems Behaviours, attitudes and 89 85 86 sensitivities for dealing with people with disabilities Clinical skills in the assessment 92 87 91 of musculo-skeletal problems _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Any doctor who started with Sema Medical Services before 31 December 2000 will have completed their training by the end of June this year.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

153557; 365 c343-4W

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Disability Doctors Medical examinations Mental health Social security benefits Training Bone diseases Sema Group

Contains statistics

Yes

Link

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