§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the full establishment for nursing staff in the Cleveland area health authority; what is the identified shortfall of nursing staff; and what resources can be made available
CLEVELAND AHA: NURSE STAFFING—OCTOBER 1979 Funded Establishment (whole-time equivalent) Number in Post (whole-time equivalent) AHA Headquarters Nursing administrators … … … … … 5 4 District nurse teachers … … … … … 1 1 Family planning nurses … … … … … 11.25 11.05 Health visitor students … … … … … 21 21 South Tees Health District Hospital nurses … … … … … 2,006 2,099.39 Community nurses … … … … … 248.32 235.45 North Tees Health District Hospital nurses … … … … … 938.25 903.53 Mental health nurses … … … … … 40 43.25 Community nurses … … … … … 109.50 102.80 Hartlepool Health District Hospital nurses … … … … … 592.25 593.70 Community nurses … … … … … 74.05 74.60
§ Mr. Leadbitterasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has for easing the work load on the community nursing service in the Cleveland area health authority.
§ Sir George YoungThis is a matter for the Cleveland area health authority and I suggest that the hon. Member should contact the AHA direct.