HC Deb 22 June 1979 vol 968 cc729-30W
Mr. Kilroy-Silk

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many beds are available in the Sefton area health authority for psychogeriatric males;

(2) if he is satisfied with the provision of beds for psychogeriatric males in Sefton area health authority; and what steps he is taking to provide more facilities.

Dr. Vaughan

There are at present 79 beds for elderly severely mentally infirm patients, 28 of them for men. Priorities in the development of services are primarily for the health authorities and the Sefton area health authority's plans provide for a substantial increase in beds for the elderly severely mentally infirm.