§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what funding his Department is giving to promoting autonomy and independence among older people, with particular reference to an evaluation of educational programmes in nursing; and if he will make a statement. [36305]
§ Mr. BowisPromoting continued independence and rehabilitation is a key principle of our policies on services for older people. To this end, we published recently a video on good practice in this area. We also work closely with, and provide substantial grant aid to, the voluntary sector in this field, much of whose work is also directed to this end.
The English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting has commissioned two research evaluations of pre and post-registration education. One of these will look specifically at the care of older people and care of the elderly is a central theme of the other.