asked the Minister for Health the number of social workers employed by Health Boards in each health board area at last available date.
Written Answers. - Health Board Social Workers.
210.
According to the latest information available the numbers of social workers employed by health boards are as follows:
|
Health Board |
|
|
Eastern |
107 |
|
Midland |
11 |
|
Mid-Western |
8 |
|
North Western |
27 |
|
South Eastern |
16 |
|
Southern |
33 |
|
Western |
43 |
|
Total |
255 |
In addition approximately 60 social workers are employed by social service councils which are funded by health boards. Health boards also contribute towards the salaries of approximately 65 social workers employed by national voluntary organisations.