HC Deb 08 June 2004 vol 422 cc360-1W
Helen Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many carers have had their needs assessed(a) in the North West and (b) in Warrington since the introduction of such assessment. [176410]

Dr. Ladyman

The table shows the number of carers who have been assessed in the North West and Warrington for the years 2000–01 to 2002–03.

Data for previous years is not available.

Number of carers1 who have been assessed in the North West and Warrington, 2000–01 to 2002–03.
Rounded numbers
North West2 Warrington
2000–01 31,820 250
2001–02 40,440 260
2002–03 34,860 720

1 Care should be taken when comparing data across the years as recording practices, levels of completion and quality may have changed.

2 Includes estimates for missing data.

Source:

RAP form A4.