§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people will benefit from the planned free nursing care in nursing homes in Shrewsbury and Atcham; and if he will make a statement. [156496]
§ Mr. HuttonAn estimated 220 people will benefit from the planned free nursing care in nursing homes in Shrewsbury and Atcham1. The Health and Social Care Bill, which has now cleared the House of Lord's Committee stage, will ensure that in future everyone who needs care from a registered nurse will have it paid for by the national health service.
1 Source—Shropshire County Council Social Services Department—data relate to self-funding residents in nursing homes in the Shrewsbury and Atcham locality