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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 7 March 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Mixed-sex Wards

Question
I thank the Minister for her response. Can she say exactly how many trusts are still affected? Can she say also how many patients have been through mixed-sex wards in the past 12 months? Can she comment further on why at Sutton hospital, nine years after the Government made their pledge, the work has still not been completed?
Answer

I will seek some detailed information, if it is available, on the hon. Gentleman's question. I understand that there are about three places in which there is still some work to be done to do with building. I understand from the strategic health authority that covers his area that work is being completed at the Epsom general hospital and elsewhere. It is hoped that there will be 100 per cent. compliance by the end of this year.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
443 c717 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Hospitals Gender Hospital wards Patients NHS trusts Standards
Link
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