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Written question asked by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 May 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to improve take-up of over-75 health checks.
Answer

Dr. Murrison: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to improve take-up of over-75 health checks. [42087] Jacqui Smith: The Department will review the effectiveness of the over-75 health check, and the relationship to the single assessment process for older people, in the light of results from comprehensive research commissioned by the Department and the Medical Research Council. Findings will be reported in 2003.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42087; 385 c101W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Health services Medical examinations Older people Take-up
Link
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