Dr John Campbell Looks at Excess deaths in all age groups

12th January 2023

In 2022

144,650 deaths that occurred by 30 September.

(and were registered by 30 November),

which is 19,986 (16.0%) more than the historical average

(compared to 2015-2019).

Same period

8,160 deaths due to COVID-19 that were certified by a doctor

Non covid excess deaths
= 11,826

Week ending 30 December 2022 (Week 52)
9,517 deaths were registered in England and Wales

(393 mentioned "novel coronavirus, COVID-19)

The number of deaths was above the five-year average

Private homes, 36.9% above, (684 excess deaths)

Hospitals, 14.8% above, (537 excess deaths)

Care homes 20.4% above, (371 excess deaths)

Other settings 0.2% above, (1 excess death)

Total excess deaths, week 52 = 1,593

Percentage change compared to 5-year average (2016 to 2019 and 2021) for week 52

20.1%