Learning Disability Services Monthly Statistics - AT: July 2021, MHSDS: May 2021 Final

At the end of May 2021 (based on hospital spells data):

• There were 3,650 people with learning disabilities and/ or autistic spectrum disorders (LDA) in hospital.
• There were 1,010 admissions and 1,110 discharges. 87% of these were discharged back into the community.
• There were 254,955 referrals for people with LDA.

Of these inpatients:

• 1,395 (38%) had been in hospital for over 2 years.
• There are 600 inpatients with a planned discharge date (16%).
• 135 (4%) had a delayed discharge.
• The largest proportion (30%) were aged between 25-34 (1,085).
• The lowest proportion (4%) were aged 65 and over (150).
• 69% were male (2520) and 30% were female (1,110).

Findings based on ward stays data:

• There were 3,505 ward stays reported for the end of the period.
• The largest group of inpatients were in an adult mental health ward (1,455, 42%), followed by a learning disabilities ward (1,315, 38%).
• 2,110 (60%) were in a non-secure setting. 1,280 (37%) were in a secure setting.
• 610 (17%) travelled over 50km from home to get to the hospital for care or treatment.
• 500 patients were restrained at least once.