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Whooping cough cases continue to rise

New data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March.

England’s Widening Health Gap: Local Places Falling Behind

IHE’s new report, ‘England’s Widening Health Gap: Local Places Falling Behind’, confirms widening inequalities in life expectancy between regions in England and within local authorities since 2010. These widening inequalities are associated with an average reduction in local authority spending power of 34 percent.

National Carer's Week (10-16 June 2024)

There is more information about National Carer’s Week in Wirral here: Wired | Carers Week 2024

What is happening to life expectancy in England?

This Kings Fund long read examines trends in life expectancy at birth up to 2022, the impact of Covid-19 on life expectancy, gender differences and inequalities in life expectancy, causes of the changing trends since 2011, and how life expectancy in the UK compares with other countries.

Illustrating the relationship between poverty and NHS services

Currently, it is estimated that more than one in five people in the UK are living in poverty. Living in poverty has a profound impact on people’s health and how they use NHS services.

The Money Statistics March 2024

While some indicators have shown small positive signs of improvements, these are not yet at the point where they can decrease the financial pressures on many UK households, according to the March 2024 Money Statistics, produced by The Money Charity

Milestones: journeying through modern life

Office for National Statistics have published their most recent version of the Milestones: journeying through modern life article.

Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2023: results from the British Social Attitudes Survey

The 2023 British Social Attitudes survey recorded the lowest levels of satisfaction since the survey began in 1983 – only 24% of the public is satisfied with the NHS, and only 13% is satisfied with social care.

Annual social care report published by King’s Fund

Annual social care report published by King’s Fund

Warmest February on record for England and Wales

England and Wales had their respective warmest Februarys on record according to provisional Met Office statistics in what was a mild and wet month for many

MMR and other catch up vaccinations offered via ‘drop in’ bus clinics

Throughout February and March, Wirral residents will be able to catch up on their missed vaccinations thanks to a pioneering service.

The Money Stats - February 2024

Levels of average debt per adult continue to pose a major challenge to the Financial Wellbeing and Financial Resilience of many households across the UK

Key achievements since climate emergency was declared

A few of the things the council has undertaken since the climate emergency was declared

Disposable vapes to be banned to protect children's health

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.

The Money Stats - January 2024

Majority of Consumers limiting fuel and energy spending but debt persists

The rise of the machines: AI, digital and data in health care

This report looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact health care

What role does ethnicity and disability play in understanding unemployment?

Estimated unemployment rates were up to 17.2% for some groups and as low as 2.9% for others, depending on ethnicity and disability status. Office for National Statistics (ONS) interactive analysis of Census 2021 data seeks to examine how unemployment rates vary at the intersection of ethnicity and disability.

2023: The warmest year on record globally

Globally 2023 was the warmest year in a series stretching back to 1850, according to figures released today by the Met Office and the University of East Anglia.

Health inequalities, lives cut short

Health inequalities, lives cut short

11 things to know about the Health Effects of Climate Change report

Climate change poses a dual threat to lives and livelihoods in the UK, impacting both the environment and our health.

Our latest bulletin has been published

Our latest bulletin has been published

A million fewer people are gaining health benefits from nature since 2020

A million fewer people are gaining health benefits from nature since 2020

How big is your environmental footprint?

How big is your environmental footprint?

Small grants available for community safety projects

Small grants available for community safety projects

Have Your Say: Engage with more current projects

Have Your Say: Engage with more current projects