HL Deb 09 March 2004 vol 658 c160WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many people received help provided by local authorities under the provisions of Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 in each of the past 10 years for which figures are available. [HL1476]

Lord Warner

The table shows the estimated number of adults aged 18 and over with physical, sensory and learning disabilities receiving services following a community care assessment in England for the years 2000–01 to 2002–03.

Estimated number of adults aged 18 and over with physical, sensory and learning disabilities receiving services following a community care assessment in England for the years 2000–01 to 2002–03
Thousands
Total number of clients receiving services1 Community based services2
2000–01 1,238.7 1,066.1
2001–02 1,306.50 1,105.30
2002–033 1,330.90 1,125.0

Source:

Referrals, Assessments and Packages of Care (RAP) TABLE P1.1

Note:

1 This includes residential care and community-based services.

2 Community-based services includes day care, meals, respite care, direct payments, professional support, transport and equipment as well as home care.

3 Data includes clients formerly in receipt of preserved rights.