HC Deb 01 July 1974 vol 876 cc24-5W
Mr. Tom Boardman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will take action to ensure that there is a continuation of treatment of patients with chronic kidney failure by artificial kidney machines by the Sheffield area health authority.

Sir G. Howe

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what action she is taking about possible interruptions in the operation of kidney machines in the area of the Sheffield Health Authority as a result of industrial action.

Mrs. Castle

I understand that existing patients can be treated in present circumstances, but that because of delay in installing and servicing equipment for home patients the hospital dialysis unit at Sheffield is now fully extended. My Depart-

ICD No 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973*
000 Cholera … … … … — — — — —
050 Smallpox … … … … — — — — 2
001 Typhoid fever … … … … 3 3 — 2 —
084 Malaria … … … … 8 2 9 8 3
*Provisional