Written question asked by Nigel Waterson (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 July 2003. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Thursday, 10 July 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to issue calcium and vitamin D free to the institutionalised elderly; and what he estimates the cost would be in a year.
- Answer
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Mr. Waterson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to issue calcium and vitamin D free to the institutionalised elderly; and what he estimates the cost would be in a year. [122323] Dr. Ladyman: Under the National Minimum Standards that apply to care homes for older people, special therapeutic diets should be provided when advised by health care and dietetic staff, including adequate provision of calcium and vitamin D. No estimates of cost have been made.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 122323; 408 c1014W;408 c1012W
- Session
- 2002-03
- Subjects
- Care homes Older people Minerals Vitamins Bone diseases Calcium Vitamin D
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