This dataset presents the rate of Accident & Emergency (A&E) attendances among young children aged 0\u20134 years across England. It provides a crude rate per 1,000 population, offering insight into the frequency with which this age group accesses emergency care services. The data is derived from the Emergency Care Data Set (ECDS) maintained by NHS England and is linked to the child\u2019s local authority of residence at the time of attendance.
\n\nMonitoring A&E attendances for children aged 0\u20134 years is crucial for understanding patterns of urgent healthcare use in early childhood. High rates may indicate issues such as limited access to primary care, parental health-seeking behaviour, or broader public health concerns. Reducing unnecessary A&E attendances in this age group is a key public health objective, aiming to ensure children receive appropriate care in the most suitable settings.
\n\nThe numerator includes all A&E attendances for children aged 0\u20134 years at the time of attendance, with a valid gender recorded, and who are residents of England. Each child is assigned to their local authority of residence based on the location at the time of the A&E visit.
\n\nThe denominator is the resident population of children aged 0\u20134 years, based on data from the 2021 Census.
\n\nThere are no specific caveats noted for this dataset. However, users should consider potential limitations such as data completeness, accuracy of residency assignment, and changes in healthcare-seeking behaviour over time.
\n\nPublic Health England \u2013 Fingertips Indicator
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