Care Homes (Hansard, 15 May 2002)

§ Chris Grayling
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what changes have taken place to invoicing arrangements for care homes since the introduction of payments for nursing care.[54898]

§ Jacqui Smith
Invoicing arrangements are matters for care home providers to agree with individuals and local authorities, according to the terms of any contract. From 1 October 2001, no one should be charged for the care they need to receive from a registered nurse.

§ Chris Grayling
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what requirement there is in the new National Care Home Standards for minimum corridor widths; and how this will apply to homes in older properties. [54897]

§ Jacqui Smith
The national minimum standards do not specify corridor widths.

§ Mr. Todd
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether his Department has commissioned the website www.nhsonline.net to provide an Internet directory of care homes. [55003]

§ Jacqui Smith
No.