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A client group split is not available when analysing the number of homes and places in private nursing homes. Only resident numbers can be split by client group. Chapter 1 has more detailed analysis on nursing home provision for all client groups. Please refer to annex A for definitions on which data are collected.
Table 2.13: Age Breakdown of Residents in Private Nursing Homes1 with Learning Disabilities as at 31 March, 1997 - 2000
|
Age Group |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
|
0-17 |
2% |
0% |
7% |
7% |
|
18-64 |
53% |
57% |
46% |
50% |
|
65-74 |
23% |
26% |
19% |
23% |
|
75-84 |
16% |
14% |
16% |
14% |
|
85+ |
6% |
4% |
12% |
6% |
|
Total |
508 |
431 |
701 |
714 |
1 Private Hospitals have been excluded for all years.
Source: ISD Scotland - ISD(S)34 Return
Table 2.13 presents an age breakdown of residents with learning disabilities in private nursing homes between 1997 and 2000. A client group breakdown is only available from 1997 onwards.
The number of residents with learning disabilities in private nursing homes over the 3 year period has fluctuated. In 2000 there were 714 residents with learning disabilities. The largest group of residents were aged between 18 and 64, averaging around half of all residents. Around 43 per cent of the residents were within the 65 and over age group.
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