Care Homes (Essex) (Hansard, 7 July 2003)

HC Deb 07 July 2003 vol 408 c651W 651W

§ Bob Spink
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people are waiting in hospitals in Essex for placements in care homes. [122887]

§ Dr. Ladyman
Management information from Essex Strategic Health Authority shows that, as at week ending 29 June 2003, there were fifteen patients in hospitals in Essex awaiting placements in care homes.