§ 26. Mr. Jack ThompsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to improve the performance of family health service authorities in meeting primary care targets.
§ Mr. DorrellAll family health services authorities (FHSAs) have been funded to appoint independent 111W medical advisers to advise general practitioners on clinical and organisational issues. FHSAs can also target funds for GP premises and staff (for example, practice nurses) to support GPs in areas of greatest need. In addition many have appointed facilitators to work with GPs in establishing and improving their health promotion services.