Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 29231
Patients: Older People
Tabled: 5 February 2025
Answered: 13 February 2025
Question
Blake Stephenson
Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential causes of the increase in the number of over-65s being hospitalised in November and December (a) 2023 and (b) 2024.
Answer
Karin SmythNHS England publishes information on admissions by age group, including for those aged 65 years old and over. The proportion of admissions has remained relatively stable between the years at approximately 4%. There is a long-term growth trend overall in t...
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