Publication, Part of Learning Disability Services Statistics
Learning Disability Services Monthly Statistics AT: May 2021, MHSDS: March 2021 Final
Official statistics, Experimental statistics
Summary findings from MHSDS
MHSDS main findings
At the end of March 2021 (based on hospital spells data):
- There were 3,310 people with learning disabilities and/ or autistic spectrum disorders (LDA) in hospital.
- There were 1,210 admissions and 1,215 discharges. 88% of these were discharged back into the community.
- There were 248,550 referrals for people with LDA.
Of these inpatients:
- 1,255 (38%) had been in hospital for over 2 years.
- There are 485 inpatients with a planned discharge date (15%).
- 120 (4%) had a delayed discharge.
- The largest proportion (29%) were aged between 25-34 (965).
- The lowest proportion (5%) were aged 65 and over (150).
- 69% were male (2,290) and 30% were female (1,010).
Findings based on ward stays data:
- There were 3,150 ward stays reported for the end of the period.
- The largest group of inpatients were in an adult mental health ward (1,445, 46%), followed by a learning disabilities ward (1,310, 42%).
- 1,915 (61%) were in a non-secure setting. 1,125 (36%) were in a secure setting.
- 500 (16%) travelled over 50km from home to get to the hospital for care or treatment.
- 415 patients were restrained at least once.
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