Housing is a fundamental determinant of health and wellbeing. Access to suitable housing and accommodation, combined with the right support, enables people to live independently, maintain their quality of life, and reduce the risk of preventable crises or increasing care needs. Although Essex County Council (ECC) is not a Housing Authority, it is a key strategic partner in shaping the supported...
This Armed Forces Needs Assessment (AFNA) report forms part of a wider Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) suite of products that provide an overview of the key issues across Essex. The aims of these reports are, to: • Provide key demographics of the armed forces community in Essex • Examine the experiences of the armed forces community in relation to: • Health and...
A report setting out the challenges faced around health inequalities prior to the coronavirus pandemic and explores considerations of how COVID-19 may impact on them.