§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied that the planning and preparation of moves of the mentally ill from hospitals for care and integration into the community takes sufficiently into account the views of those concerned.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeMy reply to the hon. Member of 17 November 1982—[Vol. 32, c.198.]—dealt with the general issue of liaison and co-ordinated planning for discharges. The interests of the individual client and his family, if any, are paramount. It is desirable for discharge after a long spell in hospital to involve preparation of the client for the move, including advice on what awaits him and any options.