Medicines shortages
13 May 2024
Pharmacies in the UK dispense millions of prescription items each year. Since 2021 there have been reports of increasing supply problems affecting medicines
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Whooping cough cases continue to rise
12 May 2024
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
12 May 2024
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.
What is happening to life expectancy in England?
06 May 2024
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
16 Apr 2024
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
10 Apr 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
03 Apr 2024
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
03 Apr 2024
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
25 Mar 2024
Annual social care report published by King’s Fund
Warmest February on record for England and Wales
05 Mar 2024
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
The Money Stats - February 2024
28 Feb 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
01 Feb 2024
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
30 Jan 2024
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
23 Jan 2024
Majority of Consumers limiting fuel and energy spending but debt persists
The rise of the machines: AI, digital and data in health care
20 Jan 2024
This report looks at how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact health care
What role does ethnicity and disability play in understanding unemployment?
16 Jan 2024
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
14 Jan 2024
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.
11 things to know about the Health Effects of Climate Change report
19 Dec 2023
Climate change poses a dual threat to lives and livelihoods in the UK, impacting both the environment and our health.
A million fewer people are gaining health benefits from nature since 2020
29 Nov 2023
A million fewer people are gaining health benefits from nature since 2020
Small grants available for community safety projects
16 Nov 2023
Small grants available for community safety projects
Have Your Say: Engage with more current projects
08 Nov 2023
Have Your Say: Engage with more current projects
HealthWatch Wirral Christmas Fayre for Carers
08 Nov 2023
HealthWatch Wirral Christmas Fayre for Carers
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