§ 78. Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what provision he has made for the health care needs of homeless people in 1990–91 and the subsequent year.
§ Mr. FreemanIt will be for individual health authorities and family practitioner committees to assess and meet the health care needs of all those, including any homeless, within their areas of responsibility. The Department, however, is funding several voluntary organisations helping the homeless and has funded two projects in London designed to promote new models of primary care. Following an encouraging evaluation, it is hoped that similar schemes will be developed elsewhere, In addition, the Department is examining what further measures could be taken to help those homeless who are mentally ill.