§ Mrs. Wiseasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is her estimate of the number of patients occupying beds in general hospitals after they become fit enough for discharge because they have nowhere to go.
§ Dr. OwenInformation which would enable me to make such an estimate is
426W(2) what is the total capital expenditure in the South-East Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76; what is the capital expenditure on services for the mentally handicapped in the South-West Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76; and what is the capital expenditure on services for the mentally ill in the South-East Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76;
(3) what is the total capital expenditure in the South-East Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76; what is the capital expenditure on services for the mentally handicapped in the South-East Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76; and what is the capital expenditure on services for the mentally ill in the South-East Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76;
(4) what is the total capital expenditure in the North-West Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76; what is the capital expenditure on services for the mentally handicapped in the North-West Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76; and what is the capital expenditure on services for the mentally ill in the North-West Thames Regional Health Authority for the years 1974–75 and 1975–76.
§ Dr. OwenThe information requested is as follows:
not available centrally. It is known that delay in discharge sometimes occurs for a variety of reasons. This must be a matter for resolution in individual cases by discussion between relatives, if any, hospital and social services staff as appropriate. The joint consultative committees of health authorities and local authorities are the appropriate forum for discussion of general difficulties within their areas.