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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 3.13: Age Breakdown of Residents in Private Nursing Homes1 with Mental Health Problems as at 31 March, 1997 - 2000
|
Age Group |
1997 |
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
|
0-17 |
0% |
0% |
0% |
5% |
|
18-64 |
13% |
19% |
18% |
17% |
|
65-74 |
22% |
22% |
19% |
26% |
|
75-84 |
45% |
38% |
36% |
31% |
|
85+ |
20% |
21% |
26% |
21% |
|
Total |
831 |
787 |
585 |
633 |
1 Private Hospitals have been excluded for all years.
Source: ISD Scotland - ISD(S)34 Return
Table 3.13 presents an age breakdown of residents with mental health problems in private nursing homes between 1997 and 2000. A client group breakdown is only available from 1997 onwards.
The total number of residents with mental health problems in private nursing homes has decreased over the period, with a slight upturn in numbers in 2000. In all years the majority of residents have been within the 75-84 age group. In the same period an average of 82 per cent of all residents were aged 65 and over.
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