§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many episodes of in-patient care were purchased by the NHS in the independent mental health sector in(a)1997–98, (b) 1999–2000, (c) 2000–01 and (d) this financial year to date. [24523]
§ Jacqui SmithInformation is not collected centrally on the number of episodes of in-patient care purchased by the national health service in the independent mental health sector.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what his estimate is of the(a) number and (b)proportion of people who suffer schizophrenia (i) at 668W any one time, (ii) during the course of the most recent year for which figures are available and (iii) during their lifetimes; [24531]
(2) what estimate he has made of the number and proportion of (a) the general population and (b) the adult population with severe and enduring mental health problems; [24526]
(3) what proportion of those suffering (a) a disabling anxiety disorder, (b) clinical depression, (c) manic depression and (d) schizophrenia were (i) men and (ii) women, in the most recent year for which figures are available; [24534]
(4) what his estimate is of the (a) number and (b) proportion of people who suffer manic depression (i) at any one time, (ii) during the course of the most recent year for which figures are available and (iii) during their lifetimes; [24530]
(5) what his assessment is of the proportion of people who will develop (a) a disabling anxiety disorder, (b) a phobia and (c) an obsessive compulsive disorder during their lives; [24528]
(6) what assessment he has made of the prevalence of (a) psychosis, (b) psychiatric illness and (c) neurotic disorders among adults living in private households. [24524]
§ Jacqui SmithThe Office for National Statistics is responsible for compiling, analysing and disseminating information relating to United Kingdom economic, social and demographic statistics. Their report 'Psychiatric morbidity among adults living in private households, 2000' is available on the website at www.statistics.gov.uk. Along with others due for publication next year, the report contains valuable information about the prevalence of mental disorders among adults in private households.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what number and proportion of the(a) general and (b) adult population presented with mental health problems to the NHS in the most recent year for which figures are available. [24525]
§ Jacqui SmithThe Office for National Statistics is the Government agency responsible for compiling, analysing and disseminating information relating to estimates of numbers in the general population with mental health problems, and the proportion using specific services. Their recent report "Psychiatric morbidity among adults living in private households, 2000" is available on the website at www.statistics.gov.uk
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for the proposed Children's National Service Framework with regard to mental health services for children and young persons. [24522]
§ Jacqui SmithOne of the specific areas to be addressed in the Children's National Service Framework is child and adolescent mental health services. Detailed work to develop this strand of the service framework will take place in an external working group under the chairmanship of Mike Farrar, chief executive of Tees health authority, and Dr. Caroline Lindsey, consultant psychiatrist at the Tavistock clinic. The first meeting of the external working group is scheduled for January.
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§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health of those discharged from hospital in the most recent year for which figures are available after treatment for alcohol and drug related problems, what proportions of(a) men and (b) women were diagnosed as suffering from (i) disabling anxiety disorder, (ii) clinical depression, (iii) manic depression and (iv) schizophrenia. [24535]
§ Jacqui SmithThe information is not collected centrally by the Department, in the form requested.
The table shows the estimated number of finished consultant episodes with a primary diagnosis of mental and behavioural disorder due to psychoactive substance use, in England, for 1999–2000, the latest year for which data are available. These figures have a provisional status as no adjustments have yet been made for shortfalls in data.
Finished consultant episodes with a primary diagnosis of mental and behavioural disorders due to the use of psychoactive substances (excluding tobacco), broken down by sex, England, 1999–2000 Mental and behavioural disorders due to the use of psychoactive substances F10–F19 (excluding F17, tobacco) Persons Male Female Total F10–F19 (excluding F17) 42,600 29,360 12,940 Alcohol (F10) 33,160 22,740 10,190 Opioids (F11) 4,300 2,900 1,380 Cannabinoids (F12) 630 490 140 Sedatives or hypnotics (F13) 250 130 120 Cocaine (F14) 170 140 40 Other stimulants including caffeine (F15) 640 440 190 Hallucinogens (F16) 210 140 60 Volatile solvents (F18) 70 60 10 Multiple drug use and use of other psychoactive substances (F19) 3,160 2,320 820 Notes:
1. Persons category includes 'Unknown' and 'not specified' sex categories.
2. Data for 1999–2000 have not been grossed for coverage and have a provisional status.
3. Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10 for confidentiality purposes.
4.Figures may not add up due to rounding.
5.Codes have been taken from the 'International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems' Tenth Revision (ICD-10).
6.Of the 42,600 episodes detailed above 2,340 have a primary diagnosis of psychotic disorder.
7. The diagnosis of psychotic disorder includes a cluster of psychotic phenomena that occur during or following psychoactive substance use but that are not explained on the basis of acute intoxication alone and do not form part of a withdrawal state. The disorder is characterised by hallucinations, perceptual distortions, delusions, psychomotor disturbances, and an abnormal affect, which may range from intense fear to ecstasy.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what(a) number and (b) proportion of people who are homeless have a diagnosis of psychosis. [24538]
§ Jacqui SmithThe information requested is not available centrally.