§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what(a) targets, (b) guidelines and (c) financial assistance his Department will provide to ensure health authorities under the single assessment process address the risk of homelessness and the health and social care needs of homeless people. [23289]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 17 December 2001]Guidance on the single assessment process sets targets for implementation which will raise the standard of assessment for all older people, wherever they present for treatment or help. There will be no specific targets in the guidance relating to homeless older people, but by providing a more standardised co-ordinated approach it should better address the needs of those who do not have consistent and regular access to health and social care facilities.
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