Table 2.
Need-weighted populations used in the resource allocation formula for English regions in 1976. A positive difference between the crude and weighted population indicates that health care needs are higher than average and the region requires a greater share of resources
| Region | Crude population (000’s) | Weighted population (000’s) | Difference (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern | 3173 | 3276 | 3% |
| Yorkshire | 3576 | 3750 | 5% |
| Trent | 4661 | 4594 | -1% |
| East Anglian | 1898 | 1817 | −4% |
| NW Thames | 3584 | 3422 | −5% |
| NE Thames | 3874 | 3757 | −3% |
| SE Thames | 3748 | 3815 | 2% |
| SW Thames | 2918 | 3068 | 5% |
| Wessex | 2816 | 2773 | −2% |
| Oxford | 2403 | 2118 | −12% |
| South Western | 3250 | 3185 | −2% |
| West Midlands | 5342 | 5153 | −4% |
| Mersey | 2543 | 2655 | 4% |
| North Western | 4146 | 4549 | 10% |
Source: Department of Health and Social Security (1976)
Notes: The factors for weighting included age, sex, standardized mortality and hospital bed utilisation
NW North west, NE North east, SE South east, SW South west