Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 14 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 January 2002. It was answered by Yvette Cooper (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 January 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 13th November, 374 c682-3W, on nutrition, what (a) targets, (b) guidelines and (c) financial assistance he will provide to ensure health authorities address issues of malnutrition under the single assessment process. - (Holding answer 19 December 2001).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his answer of 13 November 2001, Official Report, column 682-83W, on nutrition, what (a) targets, (b) guidelines and (c) financial assistance he will provide to ensure health authorities address issues of malnutrition under the single assessment process. [24041] Yvette Cooper: [holding answer 19 December 2001]: Guidance on the single assessment process sets targets for implementation which will raise the standard of assessment for all older people. Nutrition and diet are specified as one of the domains of need that are covered in the overview type of assessment, and which may go on to be explored in more detail in a specialist assessment. It is anticipated that resources for the implementation of the single assessment process will be found within existing budgets.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 377 c647W;377 c649W; 24041
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Diets Health Finance Health authorities Nutrition Standards Malnutrition
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk