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Non-elective inpatient spells at English hospitals

Non-elective inpatient spells at English hospitals occurring between 1 April 2020 and 31 January 2025, for patients aged 18+ and 65+
Date published:
17 March 2025
Date range covered:
1 April 2020 - 31 January 2025

Information related to

Provisional Monthly Hospital Episode Statistics for Admitted Patient Care, Outpatient and Accident and Emergency data, April 2024 - January 2025

Request received

A count of non-elective inpatient spells at English hospitals occurring between 1 April 2020 and 31 January 2025 with a length of stay of at least 1 day, for specific acute treatment functions and patients aged 18+ and 65+

Our response

In response to a request from the Department of Health and Social Care for emergency admissions data, by local authority, provider and Integrated Care Board (ICB) for adults and patients aged 65+, to support delivery of the Better Care Fund (BCF).

We have provided:

A count of non-elective inpatient spells at English hospitals occurring between 1 April 2020 and 31 January 2025 with a length of stay of at least 1 day, for specific acute treatment functions and patients aged 18+ and 65+, by:

  1. Upper-tier local authority of residence.
  2. Hospital provider.
  3. ICB of residence.
  4. ICB of treatment.

Mid-year population estimates, published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) are also included in the local authority and ICB of residence tables.

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Last edited: 17 March 2025 3:06 pm