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Psychiatric hospital activity statistics
27/07/2010
Statistics on psychiatric hospital activity in Scotland were published today by ISD Scotland.
Minister for Public Health and Sport Shona Robison said:
"These figures show that we are making progress towards our aim of changing the emphasis on mental healthcare services from hospital-based to community-based care.
"Nevertheless, inpatient treatment comprises a significant proportion of the mental health services provided in Scotland, particularly for severe cases and those requiring admission under the mental health act.
"The information provided shows the good work being done by health boards, working with the national mental health collaborative, to deliver on the target of reducing readmissions to hospital."