§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps are being taken to recruit nurses in North Staffordshire.
§ Mr. Alec JonesHealth authorities are responsible for nurse recruitment. In the North Staffs Health District recruitment activities include the recent appointment of a personnel officer with responsibility for the recruitment of nursing staff, refresher courses for nurses who wish to return to nursing, the provision of a creche at the North Staffs Hospital Centre and the extensive use of part-time staff.
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