§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health what extra staff have been especially recruited at Glanely Hospital, Cardiff, to cope with the extra work involved in caring for geriatric cases; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Miss PittNone yet, but no difficulty is expected in recruiting the additional junior nursing staff which will be necessary.
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§ Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the need for extensive alterations and improvements in Glanely Hospital, Cardiff, before tie allocation of a further twenty-eight beds for geriatric cases; and whether he will call for a special report on alterations necessary to the hospital's bathing and toilet facilities in particular.
§ Miss PittThe scheme for the additional geriatric ward of twenty-eight beds will provide adequate accommodation for patients, including bathing and toilet facilities. Improvements in other wards already in use for geriatric patients are under consideration