House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 21 Jul 2005 (pt 17)

Fire Officers (Assaults)

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many fire officers have been hospitalised as a result of being assaulted while on duty during the past 12 months. [13911]

Mr. Woodward: During the period 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005 a total of four firelighters were hospitalised as a result of being assaulted while on duty.

Heart By-pass Operations

Mr. Peter Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many heart by-pass operations were carried out in NHS hospitals in Northern Ireland in each year since 1995. [14523]

Mr. Woodward: The number of heart by-pass operations performed in hospitals in Northern Ireland in each year since 1994–95, is detailed in the following table.
Heart by-pass operations in Northern Ireland

Number

1994–95 845

1995–96 872

1996–97 872

1997–98 834

1998–99 763

1999–2000 599

2000–01 581

2001–02 501

2002–03 530

2003–04 483

Source:
Hospital In-patients System

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	Number
1994–95	845
1995–96	872
1996–97	872
1997–98	834
1998–99	763
1999–2000	599
2000–01	581
2001–02	501
2002–03	530
2003–04	483

Homelessness

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people in Northern Ireland are classified as homeless. [13909]

Mr. Hanson: During the 2004–05 year 17,362 households presented to the Housing Executive as homeless in Northern Ireland of which 8,470 households were accepted as full duty homeless cases. A full duty applicant is someone to whom the Housing Executive owes a duty under the Housing (NI) Order 1988.

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people in Upper Bann are officially classified as homeless. [13941]

Mr. Hanson: During the 2004–05 year 1,061 households presented to the Housing Executive as homeless in Upper Bann of which 376 households were accepted as full duty homelessness cases. A full duty applicant is someone to whom the Housing Executive owes a duty under the Housing (NI) Order 1988.

Homosexuals (Assaults)

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate he has made of the number of attacks on homosexuals in Northern Ireland that were perpetrated by other homosexuals in each of the last 10 years. [13915]

Mr. Woodward: The information requested is not available.

Hospital Chaplaincies

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how members of churches other than the four main churches are provided for by way of hospital chaplaincies at each hospital in Northern Ireland. [13944]

Mr. Woodward: Each HSS Trust has appointed chaplains from the Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Church of Ireland and Methodist churches to provide pastoral support and other services in each Trust hospital. Hospital chaplaincy services provided by Trusts for members of other denominations are set out in the following table.
Hospital chaplaincies

HSS Trust Service

Altnagelvin HSS Trust The Methodist chaplains provide a service for other denominations.

Armagh and Dungannon HSS Trust At St. Luke's, Longstone and Mullinure hospitals, the Methodist chaplains provide a service for other denominations in the first instance. If requested to do so, the Trust organizes specific religious attendances for members of a non-Christian Church or faith.

Belfast City Hospital HSS Trust The Methodist Chaplain makes an initial visit to patients who do not belong to one of the four main churches. If requested to do so, the Methodist Chaplain would liaise with the appropriate faith leader to ensure that patients receive the necessary pastoral support.

Causeway HSS Trust The Methodist Chaplain is responsible for co-ordinating the pastoral needs of those patients who do not belong to one of the four main denominations. Causeway Hospital Chapel is interdenominational reflecting a Christian ethos. Patients who are not Christian, or who do not practise any religion and who do not wish to use the Chapel, can use a quiet room for reflection as organised by the Ward Manager.

Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust The Methodist Chaplain has responsibility for the care of members of other religious groups who do not fall within the four main denominations.

Craigavon and Banbridge Community HSS Trust Within the Psychiatric Unit, which is situated on Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust site, all Wards have contact numbers for those churches other than the four main churches. The Psychiatric Unit avails of the services provided by Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust, such as the Church facility, which is a multi-faith church. The Trust also facilitates requests from patients within the Psychiatric Unit, who wish to have contact with their own Minister.

Down Lisburn HSS Trust The Methodist Chaplain provides a service for other denominations and is the link for patients and their spiritual provider.

Foyle HSS Trust If an individual requires the assistance of a church outside the four main denominations, hospital staff at Stradreagh, Gransha or Waterside Hospitals would make contact with the local church.

Homefirst If requested, any of the four chaplains at Holy well hospital would provide the initial link between patients from other denominations or religious faiths and their cleric/faith leader.

Mater Hospital HSS Trust If a patient is from a church other than the four main churches, the Trust asks the patient if they wish to contact a chaplain, or if they wish the Trust to do this on their behalf. For any other issues, the Trust involves the Patient Support Officer.

Newry and Mourne HSS Trust The Methodist chaplain makes an initial visit to patients who do not belong to one of the four main churches. On request, the Methodist Chaplain would liaise with the appropriate faith leader to ensure that patients receive the necessary pastoral support.

North and West Belfast HSS Trust The Methodist minister looks after the spiritual needs of patients who do not belong to one of the four main churches.

Royal Group of Hospitals HSS Trust The Royal hospitals chaplaincy service accommodates all Christian and non-Christian faiths. For patients of non-Christian denominations, the Trust's Chaplains liaise with faith representatives in the community to ensure that patients obtain support from their individual faith leaders. The Trust also provides a quiet room for visitors and patients for Christian and non-Christian prayer. Prayer mats, copies of the Koran, Hebrew scriptures, Hebrew Bible and washing facilities are also available.

South and East Belfast HSS Trust The hospital administration and nursing departments contact other clerics/faith leaders as required for other denominations.

Sperrin Lakeland HSS Trust The Methodist Chaplain looks after patients with unknown" or other" religions.

Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust The Methodist Chaplain deals with all other denominations outside of the main churches. Contact details for the local Rabbi for the Jewish community and a representative for Jehovah Witness are available if they are required.

United Hospitals Trust In Whiteabbey, Mid Ulster, Antrim and Braid Valley hospitals, the Methodist Chaplain deals with all denominations outside of the main churches. The Presbyterian Chaplain provides this service at Moyle Hospital.

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HSS Trust	Service
Altnagelvin HSS Trust	The Methodist chaplains provide a service for other denominations.
Armagh and Dungannon HSS Trust	At St. Luke's, Longstone and Mullinure hospitals, the Methodist chaplains provide a service for other denominations in the first instance. If requested to do so, the Trust organizes specific religious attendances for members of a non-Christian Church or faith.
Belfast City Hospital HSS Trust	The Methodist Chaplain makes an initial visit to patients who do not belong to one of the four main churches. If requested to do so, the Methodist Chaplain would liaise with the appropriate faith leader to ensure that patients receive the necessary pastoral support.
Causeway HSS Trust	The Methodist Chaplain is responsible for co-ordinating the pastoral needs of those patients who do not belong to one of the four main denominations. Causeway Hospital Chapel is interdenominational reflecting a Christian ethos. Patients who are not Christian, or who do not practise any religion and who do not wish to use the Chapel, can use a quiet room for reflection as organised by the Ward Manager.
Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust	The Methodist Chaplain has responsibility for the care of members of other religious groups who do not fall within the four main denominations.
Craigavon and Banbridge Community HSS Trust	Within the Psychiatric Unit, which is situated on Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust site, all Wards have contact numbers for those churches other than the four main churches. The Psychiatric Unit avails of the services provided by Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust, such as the Church facility, which is a multi-faith church. The Trust also facilitates requests from patients within the Psychiatric Unit, who wish to have contact with their own Minister.
Down Lisburn HSS Trust	The Methodist Chaplain provides a service for other denominations and is the link for patients and their spiritual provider.
Foyle HSS Trust	If an individual requires the assistance of a church outside the four main denominations, hospital staff at Stradreagh, Gransha or Waterside Hospitals would make contact with the local church.
Homefirst	If requested, any of the four chaplains at Holy well hospital would provide the initial link between patients from other denominations or religious faiths and their cleric/faith leader.
Mater Hospital HSS Trust	If a patient is from a church other than the four main churches, the Trust asks the patient if they wish to contact a chaplain, or if they wish the Trust to do this on their behalf. For any other issues, the Trust involves the Patient Support Officer.
Newry and Mourne HSS Trust	The Methodist chaplain makes an initial visit to patients who do not belong to one of the four main churches. On request, the Methodist Chaplain would liaise with the appropriate faith leader to ensure that patients receive the necessary pastoral support.
North and West Belfast HSS Trust	The Methodist minister looks after the spiritual needs of patients who do not belong to one of the four main churches.
Royal Group of Hospitals HSS Trust	The Royal hospitals chaplaincy service accommodates all Christian and non-Christian faiths. For patients of non-Christian denominations, the Trust's Chaplains liaise with faith representatives in the community to ensure that patients obtain support from their individual faith leaders. The Trust also provides a quiet room for visitors and patients for Christian and non-Christian prayer. Prayer mats, copies of the Koran, Hebrew scriptures, Hebrew Bible and washing facilities are also available.
South and East Belfast HSS Trust	The hospital administration and nursing departments contact other clerics/faith leaders as required for other denominations.
Sperrin Lakeland HSS Trust	The Methodist Chaplain looks after patients with unknown" or other" religions.
Ulster Community and Hospitals Trust	The Methodist Chaplain deals with all other denominations outside of the main churches. Contact details for the local Rabbi for the Jewish community and a representative for Jehovah Witness are available if they are required.
United Hospitals Trust	In Whiteabbey, Mid Ulster, Antrim and Braid Valley hospitals, the Methodist Chaplain deals with all denominations outside of the main churches. The Presbyterian Chaplain provides this service at Moyle Hospital.

Hospitals (Alcohol-related Conditions)

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were treated by accident and emergency departments in Northern Ireland hospitals for alcohol-related conditions and injuries in the last 12 months. [13908]

Mr. Woodward: Information on the number of people treated by accident and emergency departments for alcohol-related conditions and injuries is not collected centrally.

Hospitals (Assaults)

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many hospital staff in Northern Ireland have been hospitalised as a result of assault while on duty during the past 12 months. [13912]

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Mr. Woodward: There have been 3,825 physical attacks recorded against HPSS staff during the period 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005. Detailed information about the hospitalisation of these staff is not held centrally and can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

David Simpson: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many accident and emergency hospital staff in Northern Ireland have been the victims of assault while on duty during the past 12 months. [13914]

Mr. Woodward: There have been 3,825 physical attacks recorded against HPSS staff during the period 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005. Detailed information about the department in which the attack took place is not held centrally and can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

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