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Written question asked by Dan Carden (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2023. It was answered by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 August 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, what steps his Department is taking to ensure specialist alcohol care teams are provided in hospitals which serve the 25% of areas with the highest rates of (a) alcohol harm and (b) socioeconomic deprivation.

Answer

We are continuing to invest in the rollout of Alcohol Care Teams to the 25% of eligible hospital sites with the highest rates of deprivation and alcohol-related mortality, as committed to in the NHS Long Term Plan. At the end of March 2023, 31 out of 47 sites reported that they were optimally staffed, in line with the NHS Long Term Plan commitments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
194812
Session
2022-23
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Alcoholic drinks Disadvantaged Hospitals Health professions Misuse Rehabilitation
Link
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