§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance the Government issues to local authorities on the health and welfare of homeless people.
§ Mr. YeoPrime responsibility for the health of homeless people, as for others in its area, lies with the relevant health authority. Recent guidance to local authorities which includes references to the health and welfare of homeless people is contained in the homelessness code of guidance (published by the Department of the Environment, the Department of
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General dental services (England): average gross payment to dentists in 1992–93 Adult item of service Continuing care Child item of service Capitation Entry payments Gross £ £ £ £ £ January 5,018 590 310 884 175 6,978 February 5,458 613 359 810 220 7,460 March 5,551 621 381 845 239 7,637 April 5,665 631 374 871 229 7,770 May 5,278 643 361 896 224 7,402 June 5,331 661 364 915 177 7,447 July 5,337 674 369 930 171 7,481 August 5,211 613 375 940 161 7,302 September 4,553 594 328 959 140 6,573 October 4,468 602 349 976 126 6,521 Total 51,870 6,242 3,570 9,026 1,861 72,570 Health and the Welsh Office) and in this Department's guidance on the implementation of our care in the community policies.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many homeless people attended outpatients departments in each London hospital in the latest available year.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate she has made of the number of homeless people in London who do not have access to a general practitioner.
§ Mr. YeoAll homeless people, have the right of access to a general practitioner. To encourage and improve this access, the Department of Health is funding a number of special projects, in London and elsewhere, where a significant need has been demonstrated which the normal arrangements do not meet. These projects are based on a doctor, often supported by other professional staff, holding surgeries in places, such as day centres, where homeless people tend to congregate.