§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many licensed residential homes and nursing homes in England and Wales are operated(a) privately, (b) by local authorities and (c) by voluntary organisations. [7608]
§ Jacqui SmithThe table shows the number of registered private, local authority staffed and voluntary residential and nursing care homes in England. Information on the number of homes in Wales is a matter for the Welsh Assembly.
Number of registered private, local authority staffed and voluntary residential and nursing care homes in England in 2000 (as at 31 March) Homes registered for the provision of: (a) Operated privately (b) Operated by local authority (1) Operated by voluntary organisations Total4 Residential care 16,530 2,030 3,950 22,500 Nursing homes2 3,550 5— 5— 3,550 Dual registered3 2,330 5— 5— 2,330 1 Includes small homes (less than four places) 2 General and mental nursing homes, and private hospitals and clinics. Excludes dual registered homes. 3 Homes providing residential and nursing care. 4 Rounded numbers. 5 Not applicable. Note:
Figures may not add to totals because of rounding.
Source:
Department of Health annual returns
§ Tim LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list those local authorities which operate residential care homes in England and Wales. [7607]
§ Jacqui SmithAll local social services authorities in England, with the exception of the City of London, operate residential care homes. Further details on numbers of homes operated by each authority are given in the statistical bulletin entitled 'Community Care Statistics 2000, Residential Personal Social Services for Adults, England', copies of which are available in the Library and on the internet at http://www.doh.gov.uk/public/ sb0028.htm. Information on the number of homes in Wales is a matter for the Welsh Assembly.