Young Chronic Sick

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Services – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 November 1973.

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Photo of Mr John Golding Mr John Golding , Newcastle-under-Lyme 12:00, 6 November 1973

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that one of my constituents, on reaching the age of 65, has been transferred from a chronic sick unit—the Fanny Deakin—to a geriatric hospital at Bradwell? Is he further aware that she has been confined in a ward which, because of steps, she cannot leave unaided in her wheelchair; that the ward is also occupied by three old people who cannot communicate; and that there is no occupational therapy? This has produced a great trauma for the lady concerned.