§ Baroness Jegerasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the average cost per patient (a) to the NHS and (b) to the social services to treat and care for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
§ Baroness CumberlegeThis information is not available centrally.
§ Baroness Jegerasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the care and treatment of patients with Alzheimer's Disease is the responsibility of the NHS or of the social services; and in what circumstances the social services are required to make essential provision for such patients.
§ Baroness CumberlegePeople with Alzheimer's disease need care and treatment from a variety of agencies, including the National Health Service and the social services.