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Written question asked by Lord Morris of Manchester (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Thursday, 14 December 2000.


Hunt of Kings Heath, Lord

Question
Further to the Answer by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath on 21 November, 619 c655, what is their estimate of the cost to the National Health Service of the delay in the discharge from National Health hospitals of patients over 75 who no longer need hospital care but who are unable to transfer to other more appropriate care. [HL 25].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 25; 620 c24WA
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Costs Discharges Administrative delays Hospitals NHS Patients