§ 68 and 69. Mr. Wilkinsasked the Minister of Health (1) how many elderly chronic sick have been refused admission to Bristol hospitals during the past year;
(2) how many elderly chronic sick are waiting for admission to Bristol hospitals.
§ Mr. BraineNo urgent case has been refused a hospital bed. The waiting list at 31st March was 299, 43 less than last year.
§ Mr. Wilkinsasked the Minister of Health what action he is taking to increase the number of beds available to elderly chronic sick in hospitals in the Bristol area.
§ Mr. BraineGeriatric services in the area are to be reorganised to improve assessment and treatment and to make better use of the available beds.