Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 24 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2002. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to her Answer of 8th January 2002, 377 c674W, on nutrition, how much the single assessment processs for malnutrition will cost (a) each health authority and (b) in England. - Inc fact that there is no single assessment process for malnutrition. (Holding answer 30 January 2002).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to her answer of 8 January 2002, Official Report, column 674W, on nutrition, how much the single assessment process for malnutrition will cost (a) each health authority and (b) in England. [31301] Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 30 January 2002]: There is no single assessment process for malnutrition. The single assessment process for older people, published on 28 January, requires health and care professionals to assess the nutritional status of older people when it is necessary to assess their needs. Specific estimates of the cost implications of this part of the assessment have not been undertaken.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 31301; 380 c974-5W;380 c976-7W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Assessments Costs Diets Health Health authorities Nutrition Malnutrition
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk