To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements have been made for dental visits to care homes in Dorset; how many dentists in Dorset offer a visiting service to care homes in Dorset.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what arrangements have been made for dental visits to care homes in Dorset; how many dentists in Dorset offer a visiting service to care homes in Dorset.

Written Statement on progress with investigations into cases where individuals may have been inappropriately denied fully funded National Health Service care since 1996. (Inc table).

Written Statement on progress with investigations into cases where individuals may have been inappropriately denied fully funded National Health Service care since 1996. (Inc table).

Lords Written Statement on progress with investigations into cases where individuals may have been inappropriately denied fully funded National Health Service care since 1996. (Inc table).

Lords Written Statement on progress with investigations into cases where individuals may have been inappropriately denied fully funded National Health Service care since 1996. (Inc table).

(Pursuant to reply on 07.09.2004 at 424 c1072W) To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people received fully funded NHS continuing care in each year since 1997, broken down by strategic health authority; and if he will make a statement. - Inc table.

(Pursuant to reply on 07.09.2004 at 424 c1072W) To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people received fully funded NHS continuing care in each year since 1997, broken down by strategic health authority; and if he will make a statement. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many respite beds there are in each (a) council and (b) health board area; and how many of these beds are (i) solely for the use of patients with particular conditions and (ii) restricted to use by individuals within a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many respite beds there are in each (a) council and (b) health board area; and how many of these beds are (i) solely for the use of patients with particular conditions and (ii) restricted to use by individuals within a...

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will estimate the annual cost of providing nursing and personal care for dementia sufferers in Northern Ireland. - Not available centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will estimate the annual cost of providing nursing and personal care for dementia sufferers in Northern Ireland. - Not available centrally.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people received fully funded NHS continuing care in each year since 1997, broken down by strategic health authority; and if he will make a statement. (Corrected on 16.09.2004 at 424 c1754W)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many people received fully funded NHS continuing care in each year since 1997, broken down by strategic health authority; and if he will make a statement. (Corrected on 16.09.2004 at 424 c1754W)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 15th June 2004, 422 c901W on NHS Continuing Care (Recompense), when the review of those wrongly denied NHS continuing care was commissioned; when it was submitted to Ministers; when it is expected to report back; and what...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 15th June 2004, 422 c901W on NHS Continuing Care (Recompense), when the review of those wrongly denied NHS continuing care was commissioned; when it was submitted to Ministers; when it is expected to report back; and what...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether individuals challenging NHS continuing care criteria can get help from the Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (a) when considering requesting a case review, (b) on preparation of papers for review panel, (c) after being turned down by review panel and instigating the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether individuals challenging NHS continuing care criteria can get help from the Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (a) when considering requesting a case review, (b) on preparation of papers for review panel, (c) after being turned down by review panel and instigating the...

Why strategic health authorities were asked in September 2003 to review continuing care arrangements using the Department of Health guidance which was criticised by the Health Ombudsman in February 2003 [HL 3527].

Why strategic health authorities were asked in September 2003 to review continuing care arrangements using the Department of Health guidance which was criticised by the Health Ombudsman in February 2003 [HL 3527].

Whether the assessment tools that underpin the criteria for National Health Service continuing care are being applied uniformly across all strategic health authorities; and whether the assessment tools that underpin the criteria for National Health Service continuing care can identify the mental health needs of those being assessed [HL 3525]...

Whether the assessment tools that underpin the criteria for National Health Service continuing care are being applied uniformly across all strategic health authorities; and whether the assessment tools that underpin the criteria for National Health Service continuing care can identify the mental health needs of those being assessed [HL 3525]...

How strategic health authorities are identifying those continuing care cases where a person may have been incorrectly assessed [HL 3528].

How strategic health authorities are identifying those continuing care cases where a person may have been incorrectly assessed [HL 3528].

Further to the Written Statement on National Health Service continuing care on 24 June 2004, 422 c66WS, what appeal process is in place for those who are turned down for recompense; and how many have (a) appealed or (b) complained to the Health Ombudsman [HL 3529].

Further to the Written Statement on National Health Service continuing care on 24 June 2004, 422 c66WS, what appeal process is in place for those who are turned down for recompense; and how many have (a) appealed or (b) complained to the Health Ombudsman [HL 3529].

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 10th May 2004, Official Report, 421 c157W, on continuing NHS care, how many people were granted recompense for being wrongly denied fully funded National Health Service continuing care; and what the aggregate cost of that recompense was....

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, pursuant to his Answer of 10th May 2004, Official Report, 421 c157W, on continuing NHS care, how many people were granted recompense for being wrongly denied fully funded National Health Service continuing care; and what the aggregate cost of that recompense was....

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what guidelines govern the use of percutaneuous endoscopic gastrostomy on patients with (a) cerebral palsy, (b) multiple sclerosis, (c) spina bifida, (d) cystic fibrosis, (e) Huntingdon's disease and (f) acquired brain injury (i) generally and (ii) for patients who are in receipt...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what guidelines govern the use of percutaneuous endoscopic gastrostomy on patients with (a) cerebral palsy, (b) multiple sclerosis, (c) spina bifida, (d) cystic fibrosis, (e) Huntingdon's disease and (f) acquired brain injury (i) generally and (ii) for patients who are in receipt...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many individuals were placed in nursing and residential homes by each local authority in England in each of the last six years. - Inc ref to info on the number of admissions to care homes, for adults aged 18 and over,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many individuals were placed in nursing and residential homes by each local authority in England in each of the last six years. - Inc ref to info on the number of admissions to care homes, for adults aged 18 and over,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many individuals are in nursing and residential placements in each local authority in England. (Table in Library Dep 04/1091). - Inc ref to info on the number of residential care home places in England by council with social services responsibilities (CSSR)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many individuals are in nursing and residential placements in each local authority in England. (Table in Library Dep 04/1091). - Inc ref to info on the number of residential care home places in England by council with social services responsibilities (CSSR)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the number of patients with moderately-severe and severe Alzheimer's disease living (a) at home and (b) in institutional care; and if he will make a statement; how many patients are suffering from moderately-severe and severe Alzheimer's disease; and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the number of patients with moderately-severe and severe Alzheimer's disease living (a) at home and (b) in institutional care; and if he will make a statement; how many patients are suffering from moderately-severe and severe Alzheimer's disease; and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what new arrangements are in place for patient forums to inspect care homes. - Inc ref to Section 31 of the Health Act 1999.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what new arrangements are in place for patient forums to inspect care homes. - Inc ref to Section 31 of the Health Act 1999.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the cost of reimbursing people who had not received NHS continuing care to which they were entitled following the Health Service Ombudsman's report; and if he will estimate what impact the review of eligibility criteria will have on...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will estimate the cost of reimbursing people who had not received NHS continuing care to which they were entitled following the Health Service Ombudsman's report; and if he will estimate what impact the review of eligibility criteria will have on...