Day: July 3, 2023

£28.3 million delayed discharge price tag in NHS Lothian

BOYACK: ‘Delayed discharge is piling pressure on our hospitals’

Scottish Labour MSP Sarah Boyack has warned that delayed discharge in Lothian is “piling pressure on hospitals” as a new report reveals the issue cost NHS Lothian more that £28million in 2022/23.

Delayed discharge figures monitor the number of days patients spend in hospital despite being fit to leave, typically because of a lack of social care services in their area.

Over the course of the year, a total of 97,118 bed days in NHS Lothian were lost to delayed discharge, as rates across Scotland hit a record high.

This includes 70,208 bed days in the City of Edinburgh.

Analysis by Scottish Labour has revealed that the approximate cost of delayed discharge to NHS Lothian in 2022/23 was an eye-watering £28,368,168.

Scottish Labour MSP Sarah Boyack said: “Delayed discharge in Edinburgh is piling pressure on our hospitals and threatening patients’ recovery.

“Our NHS is at breaking point and every penny matters, and it is a scandal that NHS Lothian has been forced to foot a £28million bill for SNP incompetence.

“Social care in Edinburgh and the Lothian is crying out for help, but the SNP’s botched National Care Service plans will do nothing but centralise local services.

“It is high time for the Scottish Government to step up and provide unwavering support for our social care services and increase pay for the sector’s dedicated workers, so no-one is left languishing in hospital waiting for a care package.”

Delayed discharge 2022/23 – Health Board

Delayed discharge bed days (age 18+) Estimated cost   
Scotland        661,705£193,284,031
NHS Ayrshire & Arran          70,677£20,644,752
NHS Borders          23,079£6,741,376
NHS Dumfries & Galloway          35,692£10,425,633
NHS Fife          40,379£11,794,706
NHS Forth Valley          41,946£12,252,427
NHS Grampian          40,413£11,804,637
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde        132,862£38,808,990
NHS Highland          50,566£14,770,329
NHS Lanarkshire          67,388£19,684,035
NHS Lothian          97,118£28,368,168
NHS Orkney            2,312£675,335
NHS Shetland            2,054£599,973
NHS Tayside          52,316£15,281,504
NHS Western Isles            4,903£1,432,166

Delayed discharge 2022/23 – Local Authority

Delayed discharge bed days (age 18+) 
Scotland661,705
Aberdeen City8,945
Aberdeenshire16,832
Angus6,407
Argyll & Bute11,944
City of Edinburgh70,208
Clackmannanshire4,983
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar5,185
Dumfries & Galloway35,511
Dundee City20,286
East Ayrshire9,943
East Dunbartonshire7,607
East Lothian3,251
East Renfrewshire4,652
Falkirk25,500
Fife43,363
Glasgow City74,875
Highland44,897
Inverclyde5,241
Midlothian9,377
Moray14,123
North Ayrshire22,316
North Lanarkshire37,801
Orkney2,427
Perth & Kinross23,700
Renfrewshire7,006
Scottish Borders23,406
Shetland2,142
South Ayrshire40,432
South Lanarkshire41,970
Stirling9,803
West Dunbartonshire13,905
West Lothian13,102

Source: https://publichealthscotland.scot/publications/delayed-discharges-in-nhsscotland-annual/delayed-discharges-in-nhsscotland-annual-annual-summary-of-occupied-bed-days-and-census-figures-data-to-march-2023/
 

Cost per bed day is estimated at £292.10 by adjusting the most recent estimated cost for inflation using the SPICe real terms calculator.   

Coronation disruption in city centre: public urged to plan ahead

Temporary road closures will be in place this week across Edinburgh’s city centre as the city prepares to host a major ceremonial event to mark the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

On Wednesday (5 July) the King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland (Scottish Crown Jewels) at a national service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral following processions on the Royal Mile.

The Council is working with the Scottish Government and Police Scotland to safely accommodate the large crowds of people expected to line the city’s streets in celebration of this historic occasion.

Residents and visitors are being urged to plan ahead and avoid any non-essential travel in and around the Old Town on Wednesday afternoon. People should check the Council website, which is being updated with details of road closures and other public transport information.

People can also follow the relevant transport agencies, Scottish Government and Royal Household for up-to-date event information.

Lord Lieutenant Robert Aldridge said: “The eyes of the world will be upon us once again as we mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla. I’m quite sure it will be another proud day for the Capital.

“Given the scale and significance of these ceremonial events, we have to be prepared for disruption across the city, but particularly in the Old Town. We’re working with our partners to manage this as best we can and to keep residents, businesses and visitors updated on the events.

“For those who wish to enjoy the Royal and People’s Processions, I urge you to please plan ahead and keep an eye on our website and social media channels for the latest advice and guidance.”

⚠️POLICE have announced that temporary airspace restrictions will be in place from 7am Monday 3 July until 4pm Friday 7 July in Edinburgh city centre ‘for security and your safety’.

Restrictions include drones.

You must check if it is legal to fly in your area.

For more information, visit: https://ow.ly/KP0750OXgiE

For general advice on airspace restrictions, visit: https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/airspace-and-restrictions/

For the most up-to-date information, visit:

the city council’s dedicated webpages

www.gov.scot and 

www.royal.uk.

The @edintravel traffic information team will be carefully monitoring the city’s roads, sharing the latest information on disruption and diversions on Twitter.

See also Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams.

#RoyalWeek