§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will reinstate the NHS continuing care beds for people with dementia in the north Staffordshire area.
§ Mr. BowisProvision of health care for people with dementia in north Staffordshire is a matter for North Staffordshire health authority. I understand that the health authority states that there has been no recent change in the level of continuing care purchased for the residents of north Staffordshire.
§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will discuss with the Alzheimer's Disease Society the conclusions of its survey of continuing care provision for people with dementia in the west midlands.
§ Mr. BowisThe Department is in contact with the Alzheimer's Disease Society about a range of matters including its survey into continuing care provision for people with dementia in the west midlands.