Admission by nature of diagnosis
| HRG version 3.5 categories that are common among ‘no fixed abode’ episodes | Homeless | Comparison group | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–8 | 2010–11 | 2007–8 | 2010–11 | |
| Substance misuse | 20.87% | 27.74% | 2.42% | 2.46% |
| Mental health | 10.95% | 10.41% | 1.48% | 1.59% |
| Sprains, strains or minor open wounds | 4.27% | 5.50% | 0.75% | 0.78% |
| Syncope or collapse | 2.12% | 2.26% | 0.52% | 0.53% |
| Head injury | 2.29% | 2.09% | 0.27% | 0.18% |
| Major skin infections | 1.72% | 1.86% | 0.53% | 0.53% |
HRG version 3.5 categories: substance misuse T10-T12 and S16; mental health T01-T09 and T13-T17; sprains, strains or minor open wounds H41-H42; syncope or collapse E31-E32; head injury H63-H64; major skin infections J41-J42.
HRG = Healthcare Resource Group