HC Deb 01 March 2004 vol 418 cc723-4W
Bob Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the level of readmission to hospital following discharge was for each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [157163]

Dr. Ladyman

Readmission rates for the last three years, using the indicator definition for the 2003 performance ratings, are shown in the table. Earlier information is not available.

Readmission rates in Acute Trusts, England 2000–02:

Emergency, readmission to hospital following discharge

(adults aged 16 or over)
Readmission rate (standardised percentage)
2000 5.38
2001 5.49
2002 5.53

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