§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the average number of beds available in wards responsible to Newcastle district health authority caring for elderly patients in each year since 1982.
§ Mr. YeoThe answer is given in the table.
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Total number of average daily available beds. Elderly patients 1982–92 Newcastle district health authority Number 1982 355 1983 412 1984 409 1985 418 1986 457 1987–88 489 1988–89 499 1989–90 474 1990–91 457 11991–92 425 1 includes trust figures Source: SD2A; 1982–86 SH3 return; 1987–88–1991–92 KHO3 return.
Figures shown relate only to beds specifically designated for the elderly. Elderly patients also occupy a significant number of beds in other wards.