§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what studies have been undertaken on the treatment of medical disorders in a patient's home as an alternative to hospital; what reduction in costs such treatment would result in for the National Health Service; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanThe "Hospital at Home" scheme managed by Peterborough health authority has been the subject of independent studies published by the King's fund and the Medical Care Research Unit at the University of Sheffield. The Peterborough initiative does not appear to have resulted in significant cost saving.