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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Friday, 17 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 February 2023. It was answered by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to establish Alcohol Care Teams in hospitals with the highest rates of alcohol harm and socioeconomic deprivation.

Answer

From March 2020, NHS England has funded a phased roll out of optimally staffed Alcohol Care Teams in 25% of hospital sites located in areas of highest need in England, 47 out of 189 hospitals. All of these services are now in delivery with 22 out of 47 services optimally staffed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147349
Session
2022-23
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Disadvantaged Health services Misuse
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk