HC Deb 25 July 1972 vol 841 cc258-9W
Mr. Will Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many state registered nurses are employed on the geriatric wards, both acute and chronic, at the Withington Hospital, Manchester; and for how many beds they are responsible.

Mr. Alison

On 20th July there were 33 state registered nurses—whole-time equivalent—in post on the geriatric wards which comprised 418 staffed available beds.

Mr. Will Griffiths

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many nursing assistants and domestic helpers are employed on the geriatric wards, acute and chronic, at the Withington Hospital, Manchester; and how many vacancies for employment in these categories exist at the nearest convenient date.

Mr. Alison

On 20th July there were 136 nursing assistants—whole time equivalent—and 28 domestic assistants in post; there were no vacancies for either nursing assistants or domestic staff.

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