observatory health, wellbeing & social services

A civilized society is one in which health and wellbeing are promoted, and care is provided to those requiring help or assistance to live a full and productive life.  The benefits of a healthy community are measurable both in terms of economy and the relative levels of happiness and fulfillment experienced.  Likewise, the negative impact of health inequality is also a measurable factor in the wellbeing of a community.  This section of the Observatory takes a look at the indicators of health, wellbeing, and the functions of social services to provide a perspective on how rural communities fare in these measures.

Over 65 population projections (2012 to 2043)

The following analysis demonstrates the future challenges facing local authorities in supporting communities, with predicted ageing populations for all authority types. The predicted proportion of population who are 65 and

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Walking & Cycling Statistics

The Government has an ambition for increased levels of activity both through cycling and walking.  The following analyses take a look at statistics from the Department for Transport, and shows

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Active People Survey Analysis 8

The Active People Survey tracks the number of people taking part in sport at region, county sport partnership and local authority level.  We have used the results from the ASP8

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A look at social isolation

Loneliness can be damaging both for physical and mental wellbeing. As such it is important to consider ways in which loneliness and social isolation can be minimised.  This analysis and

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observatory health, wellbeing & social services

A civilized society is one in which health and wellbeing are promoted, and care is provided to those requiring help or assistance to live a full and productive life.  The benefits of a healthy community are measurable both in terms of economy and the relative levels of happiness and fulfillment experienced.  Likewise, the negative impact of health inequality is also a measurable factor in the wellbeing of a community.  This section of the Observatory takes a look at the indicators of health, wellbeing, and the functions of social services to provide a perspective on how rural communities fare in these measures.

Over 65 population projections (2012 to 2043)

The following analysis demonstrates the future challenges facing local authorities in supporting communities, with predicted ageing populations for all authority types. The predicted proportion of population who are 65 and

Read More

Walking & Cycling Statistics

The Government has an ambition for increased levels of activity both through cycling and walking.  The following analyses take a look at statistics from the Department for Transport, and shows

Read More

Active People Survey Analysis 8

The Active People Survey tracks the number of people taking part in sport at region, county sport partnership and local authority level.  We have used the results from the ASP8

Read More

A look at social isolation

Loneliness can be damaging both for physical and mental wellbeing. As such it is important to consider ways in which loneliness and social isolation can be minimised.  This analysis and

Read More