DoH statistics on mental health inpatients

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) December 2002The number of detentions under the Mental Health Act increased from 47,500 to 47,700 between 2000/01 to 2001/02 whilst formal admissions declined, according to statistics released by the Department of Health (DoH).The statistics cover the period 1991/1992 to 2001/2002 and other key findings include:* The number of men formally…