Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many inspections and approvals have been undertaken of (a) residential care homes, (b) nursing care homes, (c) residential care home managers and (d) nursing care home managers since the National Care Standards Commission was established; and if he will make a statement. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Edward Davey: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many inspections and approvals have been undertaken of (a) residential care homes, (b) nursing care homes, (c) residential care home managers and (d) nursing care home managers since the National Care Standards Commission was established; and if he will make a statement. [139554] Dr. Ladyman: The information requested is shown in the table. Number of inspections and approvals between 1 April 2002 and 18 November 2003 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number Approvals (registrations) Care homes with personal care (inc. non-medical) 19,223 Care homes with nursing care 1,137 Inspections (announced and un-announced) Care homes with personal care (inc. non-medical) 31,627 Care homes with nursing care 9,582 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Note: Only homes which have an approved registered manager are registered and entered into the service register.

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