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Number of delayed discharge beds in Scotland at highest level for four months
A hospital ward, October 3, 2014
“At local level, it’s different."
THE average number of beds occupied by patients delayed from leaving Scottish hospitals reached its highest level in four months in March, according to latest figures.
Public Health Scotland data showed that, on average, 1,892 beds were occupied each day by patients clinically ready to leave hospital but unable to do so, the highest level since November when the average was 1,894.
Among the reasons for delayed discharges are a lack of social care packages and family and carer issues.
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