Care services, 2006

The number of recipients of home-based services (home nursing and home help) was 170 000 in 2006, while the number of beds in institutions was 41 000. Almost 117 000 man-years were registered in municipal nurse and care services. When we look at recipients of home-based services and the number of beds as a whole, there has been a slight increase in the number of man-years¹ per recipient to 0.49.

Increase in young and old residents in dwellings

Whilst the number of institution beds is fairly constant, there has been an increase in the number of residents in dwellings for the aged and disabled. 34 per cent of these residents live in dwellings with 24-hour service. Both the number of residents below 67 years of age and the number of residents above 85 years of age have increased by around 5 per cent.

Strong increase in nursing and care expenses

Expenses for municipal nursing and care services rose by 9 per cent to NOK 58 billion in 2006.

¹Man-year corrected for absence (doctor certified sickness absence and maternity leave)

Tables:

• Table 1 Beds in institutions for the aged and disabled. 1996-2006
• Table 2 Rooms in institutions for the aged and disabled, by type of room. 1991-2006. Per cent (N=number of rooms)
• Table 3 Residents in institutions for the elderly and disabled, by age. 1992-2006
• Table 4 Residents in dwellings for the aged and disabled. 1994-2006
• Table 5 Users of home-based services, by age. 1992-2006
• Table 6 Users of home based services, by kind of service. 1992-2006
• Table 7 Recipients of respite care, by age. 1996-2006
• Table 8 Recipients of special support, by age. 1996-2006
• Table 9 Man-years and absence within the nursing and care services. 1994-2006