HC Deb 31 January 2002 vol 379 cc547-8W
Chris Ruane

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many patients received(a) in-patient and (b) out-patient care in the mental health sector of the NHS in each of the last 10 years. [30575]

Jacqui Smith

The table relating to in-patient hospital care shows the estimated number of finished consultant episodes under mental illness and learning disability specialties, in England, for 1991–92 to 2000–01.

The consultant out-patient table shows the estimated number of first out-patient attendances under mental illness and learning disability specialties, in England, for 1991–92 to 2000–01.

Finished consultant episodes in NHS hospitals, under mental illness and learning disability specialties, England, 1991–92 to 2000–01
Mental illness Learning disabilities
1991–92 225,950 54,370
1992–93 234,170 56,960
1993–94 237,620 56,400
1994–95 238,220 56,880
1995–96 241,800 55,710
1996–97 237,370 56,690
1997–98 236,000 57,690
1998–99 216,110 38,710
1999–2000 214,880 36,340
2000–01 206,950 36,370

Notes:

1. Data for 1998–99, 1999–2000 and 2000–01 have not been grossed for coverage and have a provisional status.

2. Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10.

Source:

HES

Consultant out-patient first attendances, under mental illness and learning disability specialties, England, 1991–92 to 2000–01
Mental illness Learning disabilities
1991–92 155,150 3,050
1992–93 166,690 3,880
1993–94 167,780 5,230
1994–95 171,380 4,660
1995–96 176,150 5,500
1996–97 188,110 5,630
1997–98 186,910 6,270
1998–99 183,250 6,490
1999–2000 179,100 6,990
2000–01 183,530 7,500

Note:

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10.

Source:

Department of Health form KH09