HC Deb 15 December 1978 vol 960 c617W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons were awaiting admission to geriatric and psychogeriatric hospitals, at the most recent date for which figures are available, in the county districts of Greater Manchester county ; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moyle:

Following is the information:

Area Health Authority Numbers waiting
Bolton 42
Bury
Manchester 78
Oldham 2
Rochdale
Salford (31.10.78) 62
Stockport (30.9.78) 88
Tameside (30.9.78) 48
Trafford 29
Wigan (31.10.78) 17
Total Greater Manchester 366
NOTES.
1. All figures show the position on 30th November 1978 unless stated otherwise.
2. Waiting list figures for the elderly severely mentally infirm are not kept separately and the above figures should be taken to include them.