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Electro Convulsive Therapy: Survey covering the period January 1999 to March 1999, England
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Last modified date:9 February 2007
The aim of this Bulletin is to disseminate the results of a survey on the use of Electro Convulsive Therapy in England. Information on the background to Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) as a treatment can be found in Annex A.
Key Facts
In the period January to March 1999
- There were about 16,500 administrations of Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
- 2,800 patients received ECT treatment.
- There were 900 male patients receiving treatment, compared with 1,900 female patients.
- 44% of female patients and 36% of male patients receiving ECT treatment were aged 65 and over.
- 75% of ECT patients were not formally detained under the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Of the 700 patients formally detained while receiving ECT treatment, 59% did not consent to treatment.
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