§ 9. Mr. Thorpeasked the Minister of Health what plans he has for the increased provision of day treatment in hospitals, similar to the experiment being operated by the Chichester Hospital Management Committee at St. Richard's Hospital, Chichester.
§ Miss PittAdvice on the day treatment of the elderly sick was given to hospital authorities in October, 1957: I am sending the hon. Member a copy.
§ Mr. ThorpeWould the hon. Lady agree that this is a very valuable form of treatment in that it allows elderly people to go home at night and for their relatives to look after them, which is a great saving in nursing staff? Is she satisfied that hospitals are experimenting sufficiently with this form of treatment?
§ Miss PittI agree with the first point made by the hon. Member, that it is valuable for the individual and cuts short the in-patient time in hospitals. The question of provision of this type is for the hospitals themselves. It is developing.