Publication of “Quarterly Carers’ Statistics for Northern Ireland (July - September 2020)

The Department of Health (DoH) has today published Quarterly Carers’ Statistics for Northern Ireland (July - September 2020).

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 30 September 2020:

Carers Assessments

• A carers' assessment was offered to 3,386 carers in Northern Ireland during the quarter ending 30 September 2020. This represented a 21% increase on the number of assessments offered in the previous quarter, when the Health and Social Care Trusts reported a sharp decrease due to the impact of COVID-19[1]. Despite the increase in assessments offered, the September 2020 figure is 18% lower than the same quarter in 2019.
• Of the 3,386 carers’ assessments offered, 52% (1,756) were accepted / completed and 48% (1,630) were declined.
• Those carers caring for someone in the Family and Childcare / Children with Disabilities  client groups were the most likely to accept an offer of an assessment, whereas those caring for someone in the Physical Disability & Sensory Impairment client group were most likely to decline an offer of an assessment.

Carers Reassessments

• A carers' reassessment was offered to 1,165 carers in Northern Ireland during the quarter ending 30 September 2020. This represented a 21% increase on the number of assessments offered in the previous quarter, and an increase of 11% when compared to the same quarter in 2019.
• Of the 1,165 carers’ reassessments offered, 78% (912) were accepted / completed and 22% (253) were declined.

[1] Please see last quarter’s publication for an overview of COVID-19 impact on Carers Assessments https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/health/carers-ni-q1-20-21.pdf

Notes to editors: 

1. This information was collated by Community Information Branch within the DoH.
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 December 2020 are due for release in March 2021.
5. This publication is available on the Department's website.
6. Further information is available from:
   Community Information Branch
   Department of Health
   Room 11, Annexe 2
   Castle Buildings
   Stormont
   Belfast BT4 3SQ
   
   Tel: (028) 90 528134
   E-mail: cib@health-ni.gov.uk
   Internet: Department of Health
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