§ Mr. DorrellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many registered beds there were in(a) residential care homes and (b) nursing homes in Leicestershire for each year since 1995–96. [166121]
§ Dr. LadymanThe table shows the number of care home places in Leicestershire at 31 March for the years 1996 to 2001.
Figures for later years have been collected by the National Care Standards Commission, but comparable details broken down by local authority are not available.
Number of care home places in Leicestershire1 at 31 March 1996–2001 Rounded numbers At 31 March Residential2 Nursing3 Total 1996 5,220 2,325 7,545 1997 5,960 2,320 8,280 1998 5,840 2,150 7,990 1999 6,065 2,190 8,255 2000 6,330 1,710 8,040 2001 6,640 1,625 8,265 1 For 1996 and 1997, residential figures are for Leicestershire Council with Social Services Responsibilities (CSSR). For 1998 onwards, residential figures are for Leicestershire CSSR, Leicester CSSR and Rutland CSSR. Nursing figures are for Leicestershire Health Authority for all years. 2 Includes places in local authority staffed, voluntary, private, small and dual registered homes. 3 Includes places in general nursing homes, mental nursing homes and private hospitals and clinics. Source: Department of Health forms RAC5, RA, RH(N) and K036.