§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is being done to meet the needs of those people unable to go into private sector nursing homes
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 2 February 1989]: Health and local authorities provide a wide range of services to meet the needs of individuals. Health authorities provide hospital in-patient care where this is appropriate, NHS nursing home provision and community nursing support for those able to live in the community, whilst local authorities provide residential domiciliary and day-care services. We encourage health and local authorities to plan and work jointly with the voluntary and private sectors, to ensure that a comprehensive range of provision is available.
A range of social security benefits is also available to help people who live in their own homes.