Publication of Quarterly Carers’ Statistics for Northern Ireland (January - March 2022)

Date published: 24 June 2022

The Department of Health (DoH) has today published Quarterly Carers’ Statistics for Northern Ireland (January - March 2022).

This publication of quarterly figures relates to assessments and re-assessments offered to carers in Northern Ireland. A carers’ assessment looks at each carer as an individual with their own personal circumstances, and will identify any particular needs they may have as a result their caring duties.

Key Facts and Figures:

During quarter ending 31 March 2022:

Carers Assessments

Carers Reassessments

  • A carers' reassessment was offered to 1,255 carers in Northern Ireland during the quarter ending 31 March 2022. This represents a 29% increase on the number of reassessments offered in the previous quarter and an increase of 8% when compared to the same quarter in 2021.
  • Of the 1,255 carers’ reassessments offered, 84% (1,058) were accepted / completed and 16% (197) were declined.

 

    Notes to editors: 

    1. This information was collated by Community Information Branch within the Department of Health.
    2. A statistical release of carers’ information is published on a quarterly basis.
    3. Statistics detailed within the bulletin are presented regionally and by Health and Social Care Trust in respect of carers’ assessments and reassessments that are offered, accepted / completed and declined; and are available by the client group of the person being cared for.
    4. Similar statistics relating to the quarter ending 31 June 2022 are due for release in September 2022.
    5. This publication is available online
    6. Further information is available from:
      Community Information Branch
      Department of Health
      Room 11, Annexe 2
      Castle Buildings
      Stormont
      Belfast BT4 3SP
      Tel: 028 90 528134
      E-mail: cib@health-ni.gov.uk
      Internet: Department of Health
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