HC Deb 23 October 1967 vol 751 c351W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Minister of Health how many young chronic sick units are functioning in each Regional Hospital Board area; and for what age groups they cater.

Mr. Snow

In April, 1967, the number of units accommodating 10 or more chronic sick patients in the age range 15 to 59 was:

Regional Hospital Board area Number of units Age groups catered for
Newcastle 3 All
Leeds 1 Under 45—over at Consultant's discretion
Sheffield 3 2—All 1—Up to 40—over for short stay
East Anglia 0
North-West Metropolitan 1 Up to 45 only
North-East Metropolitan 2 All
South-East Metropolitan 1 All
South-West Metropolitan 2 All
Oxford 2 All
South-Western 3 2—All 1—Up to 50 only
Birmingham 2 All
Manchester 0
Liverpool 1 All
Wessex 0
Wales 1 All

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