§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what targets were set for 28-day emergency readmissions of people aged 75 and over in each quarter since 1997. [147307]
§ Dr. LadymanThe target for emergency re-admissions within 28 days of discharge has always been to retain zero growth in the rate, year on year. Up to 2001–02, the target related to emergency re-admissions for those aged over 75 only. Since then, the target has related to patients of all ages.