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We examined the characteristics of patients occupying elderly-mentally-ill acute and assessment beds in all mental health units within North and South Thames Regions; the proportion of patients defined as no longer requiring acute care (inappropriately located); and the unmet need for alternative service provision these patients required. Of the 1510 patients surveyed, 24.4% (n = 368) were defined as inappropriately located. For inappropriately located patients unable to be discharged home most (52.8%, n = 154) required residential care or nursing-home provision. A large proportion of these patients were very elderly (aged 85+ years), had dementia, and required high levels of supervision. This study indicates that purchasers, mental health service managers and social services departments should devise a more appropriate mix of inpatient and community provision. Particular emphasis needs to be placed on the greater provision of residential care and nursing homes with an appropriate skill-mix to care for this complex care group.

No Way Out: The Delayed Discharge of Elderly Mentally III Acute and Assessment Patients in North and South Thames Regions