asked the Minister for Health the number of adults and children in each health board area waiting to be admitted to residential care for the mentally handicapped.
Written Answers . - Mentally Handicapped Residential Care .
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: The number of adults and children on health board waiting lists who are seeking admission to residential care for the mentally handicapped is as follows:
|
Health Board Area |
Adults |
Children |
|
Eastern (Priority List) |
140 |
175 |
|
Midland |
14 |
23 |
|
Mid-Western |
44 |
21 |
|
North-Eastern |
32 |
27 |
|
North-Western |
30 |
16 |
|
South-Eastern |
24 |
32 |
|
Southern |
19 |
54 |
|
Western |
176 |
161 |
|
Totals |
479 |
509 |