Characteristics of population in primary care trusts studied
| Characteristic | Population of 12 PCTs in study % | England % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (%) | ||
| 0–4 yearsa | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| ≥75 years overa | 8.6 | 7.5 |
| Ethnicity (%) | ||
| White Britisha | 88.2 | 87.0 |
| Unemployment (%) | ||
| Aged 16–74 years unemployeda | 3.29 | 3.35 |
| Morbidity (%) | ||
| Limiting long-term illnessa | 18.8 | 17.9 |
| Practice size (n) | ||
| GPs per practiceb | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| NHS access target (%) | ||
| Patients offered an appointment to see a GP within 2 working days.c | 87.9 | 88.2 |
↵a 2001 census: http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/ (accessed 30 Oct 2006).
↵b National database for primary care groups & trusts. Data 2001. http://www.primary-care-db.org.uk/ (accessed 30 Oct 2006).
↵c 2002/2003 NHS performance ratings www.chi.nhs.uk/ratings (accessed 30 Oct 2006).