This annual national census started in 2005 and
will be carried out until 2010 in support of the Department of Health's
five-year action plan for improving mental health services for black and
minority ethnic communities. It counts all the inpatients in mental
health and learning disability hospitals on one day of the year,
including recording which ethnic groups they belong to.
The purpose of the 'Count me in' census is to:
- Record the number and ethnic groups of people who are inpatients in mental health and learning disability hospitals and services in England and Wales.
- Encourage providers of such services to keep full and accurate records of patients' ethnicity, and to use this information for ethnic monitoring.
- Provide information that will help service providers to take practical steps to tackle racial discrimination.
To view previous count me in census reports click here