HC Deb 15 November 1979 vol 973 c743W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked 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. Leadbitter

asked 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 Young

This is a matter for the Cleveland area health authority and I suggest that the hon. Member should contact the AHA direct.