HC Deb 14 May 1987 vol 116 cc345-6W
Mr. Coombs

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the district health authorities which have community dietitians in post; and which authorities have currently advertised vacancies for community dietitians.

Mr. Newton

From the British Dietetic Association vacant appointments list during the last six months the following district health authorities in England have advertised for community dietitians.

Some of these will be replacements and to cover maternity leave.

  • South Birmingham
  • South Tees
  • Basildon & Thurrock
  • Southend
  • Kettering
  • Haringey
  • West Berkshire
  • North West Hertfordshire
  • East Yorkshire
  • Walsall
  • Bradford
  • Southern Derbyshire
  • Richmond, Twickenham & Roehampton
  • Nottingham
  • Mid Essex
  • Waltham Forrest
  • North Tees
  • West Birmingham
  • Wandsworth
  • Central Nottinghamshire

The following list shows the health authorities in England where Community dietitians are employed. The total number employed in England is currently 103.