Learning Disability Services Monthly Statistics (AT: April 2021, MHSDS: February 2021 Final)

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

• There were 3,190 people with learning disabilities and/ or autistic spectrum disorders (LDA) in hospital.
• There were 995 admissions and 1,095 discharges. 86% of these were discharged back into the community.
• There were 240,115 referrals for people with LDA.

Of these inpatients:

• 1,235 (39%) had been in hospital for over 2 years.
• There are 490 inpatients with a planned discharge date (15%).
• 110 (3%) had a delayed discharge. 
• The largest proportion (30%) were aged between 25-34 (945). 
• The lowest proportion (4%) were aged 65 and over (145). 
• 69% were male (2,210) and 30% were female (960). 

Findings based on ward stays data:

• There were 3,165 ward stays reported for the end of the period.
• The largest group of inpatients were in an adult mental health ward (1,410, 45%), followed by a learning disabilities ward (1,325, 42%).
• 1,945 (62%) were in a non-secure setting. 1,135 (36%) were in a secure setting.
• 475 (15%) travelled over 50km from home to get to the hospital for care or treatment.
• 405 patients were restrained at least once.