§ Mr. Bradfordasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the number of social workers, health visitors and district nurses, respectively, who provide welfare services for the elderly in the South Belfast district; and how many elderly people are receiving support from the above.
§ Mr. Carter, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 23 January 1979, Vol. 961, c. 116], gave the following information:
Elderly people living in the South Belfast district may, in common with other residents, receive community support from the following:
Social workers: 43 (including part-time, unqualified and trainee social workers) and Social Work Assistants.Health visitors: 21.District nurses: 28 State Registered, State Enrolled and Auxiliary Nurses.The number of elderly people receiving support from each of these groups is as follows:
1,750 elderly people are receiving social work services.2,945 persons over 60 years of age were regularly visited by health visitors during 1978.1,028 persons over 60 years of age were regularly visited by district nurses during 1978.