Table 4

Economic impact of EIP if provided to eligible patients

 % in non-EIP at 2010/2011Probability ratioNumber of eligible patientsPatients in non-EIPPatients in EIPDifference in patients£ per patient per yearYearly gains/savings
A (source Table 1)B (source Table 3)C (source13)D (C × A)E (D × B)F (E–D)G (source supplementary appendix 2)H (F × G)
Getting employed11.95 (10.93 to 13.04)2.164 (1.263 to 3.708)8321 (8115 to 8501)994 (907 to 1085)2155 (981 to 3347)1161 (−11 to 2330)18 728*21 738 942 (−201 746 to 43 637 984)
Getting mainstream housing40.86 (39.32 to 42.46)1.516 (0.988 to 2.326)8321 (8115 to 8501)3401 (3249 to 3556)5135 (3065 to 7205)1734 (−311 to 3798)46288 025 662 (−1 439 527 to 17 575 351)
Non-healthcare       29 764 605 (6 499 386 to 53 385 173)
Healthcare       33 541 128 (10 398 380 to 55 132 937)
Overall economy63 305 733 (30 368 059 to 95 763 601)
  • *Mean income is for 0.65 FTE.

  • EIP, early intervention in psychosis; FTE, full-time equivalent.