§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines cover the operation of nurse call bell systems in NHS trust hospitals; and if he will make a statement. [39802]
§ Mr. SackvilleIt is for individual trusts to determine operational policies for nurse call systems in the light of local circumstances. Technical guidance is published in health technical memoranda 2015 "Bed Head Services", a copy of which will be placed in the Library shortly.