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Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 26 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 2004. It was answered by Stephen Ladyman (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many sleep apnoea clinics there are within the NHS. - No figures given.
Answer

Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many sleep apnoea clinics there are within the NHS. [176860] Dr. Ladyman: That information is not available centrally. Primary care trusts and other local stakeholders are responsible for assessing the health needs of their populations, including those with sleep disorders, and commissioning services to meet those needs. Sleep services are provided as part of the overall service package that primary care trusts and other local stakeholders develop for their local populations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176860; 422 c359W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Clinics Health services NHS Patients Sleep apnoea Sleep
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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