HC Deb 10 July 2000 vol 353 c361W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many people were living in care accommodation under the provisions of the care in the community legislation on 1 May. [128875]

Mr. Hutton

Data are not currently held in the form requested. However, the table shows the number of places or registered beds available for people with mental health problems in residential homes or private nursing homes, hospitals and clinics.

England, as at 31 March 1999 Number
Places in residential care homes for people with mental health problems 38,200
Of which:
In Local Authority staffed homes 3,500
In Private homes 23,400
In Small homes 2,500
In Voluntary homes —
Dual registered homes 2,800
Registered beds in mental nursing homes 6,100

Note:

Figures may not add because of rounding