Health and Community Care - Datasets

Welcome to Health and Community Care Statistics - bringing you a wealth of information across the whole range of health and social care services for adults in Scotland.

Click on a link below to access your area of interest.

Current statistical datasets

Health and Social Care data is available for each partnership in Scotland has been derived from publicly available national data sources. The data covers a range of issues relating to national performance targets, with data available by Health Board, Local Authority and Community Health Partnerships. 

National figures for home care services provided or purchased by local authorities in Scotland. All local authorities in Scotland provide Home Care services which give people the support, practical help and personal care that they need to live as independently as possible in the community. Data available from 1998. 

  • Direct Payments - Under construction

Information on direct payments has been collected by the Scottish Executive since 2001 by means of an annual census sent to Local Authorities. Direct Payments allow eligible people to buy services to meet their community care needs instead of the Local Authority arranging services on their behalf. 

Information on Free personal and nursing care (FPNC) provided to people who receive personal care services in their own home and to residents in Care Homes. Data available from 2003. 

  •  Carers - Updated October 2012

Information on Respite provision and number of unpaid carers in Scotland. Data available from 2007. 

  • Mental Health Officers - Under construction

Information in regard to the number of qualified Mental Health Officers (MHOs) who are practising within Scotland on the 31st March. Data available from 2006. 

Annual data return on the number of people registered blind or partially sighted. Please note that registration with Local Authorities for blind and partially sighted persons is not compulsory. Data available from 1998.

Other statistical datasets

 

Other Community Care statistical collections that may be of interest.

Topic

 Last updated File type Period covered

Care Homes - information on Care Homes has been collected by the Scottish Executive since March 2002 by means of a national annual census. The census covers all Care Homes in Scotland which are registered with the Care Commission. These may be private, voluntary or run by Local Authorities. ISD are now responsible for publishing the data from the census, the latest data can be found here ISD - Care Homes.

 October 2011 PDF and Excel tables available 2000 - Latest
Quarterly Survey - each quarter the Scottish Government carries out a survey of Local Authorities asking for information on Care Homes, Home Care and FPNC. March 2013 Excel 2002 -Latest
The Same as You? - review of services for people with learning disabilities. (now published by the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities) March 2008 PDF/HTML 2003 to 2007
Day Care - information on Day Care services for older people and adults with Learning disabilities, mental health problems, physical disabilities or from other client groups. (no longer collected) March 2007 Excel 2001 to 2006
       

Community Care related reports that may be of interest

Topic

 Published File type Period covered

Caring in Scotland: Analysis of existing data sources on unpaid carers in Scotland The report presents data from a range of sources, focusing on the 2001 Census and the Scottish Household Survey 2007/2008.

 July 2010 PDF/HTML 2001 to 2008
The future care of older people in Scotland update of the 2004 Range of Capacity review. Outlines projections of the number of community care service users, workforce and costs at national level up to 2030. May 2006 PDF/HTML Projections to 2030
Range of Capacity review of Community Care Services for Older People in Scotland, outlining projections of the number of community care service users, workforce and costs at national level up to 2019. July 2004 PDF/HTML Projections to 2019
Autistic Spectrum Disorders Audit of Services for People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders Statistical Report 2004 May 2004 Word 2003
     

 

Useful links

Links to community care data collected by other Scottish Government departments or other organisations.

Disclaimer: The Scottish Government is not responsible for the external websites listed on this page (e.g. their content, accuracy, or accessibility).

Organisation Topic
Scottish Government - Housing Housing for older people and those with disabilities is provided by both public authorities and housing associations.
ISD Health and Social Care information
  Delayed Discharges information on the numbers of patients ready for discharge at the census point, the reasons for delay and duration of delay
  Whole System Project - project focussed on the areas of emergency admission and delayed discharge among the elderly

 

Page updated: Monday, March 25, 2013