The Physical Environment dashboard is an interactive tool that presents information and intelligence on where people live, work and play in Essex and inequalities as they pertain to these factors. The physical environment can have an impact on physical and mental wellbeing as well as the quality of life. To make the most of this dashboard, it is important to...
The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) is the official measure of relative deprivation in England. It is part of the Indices of Deprivation (IoD), which look at different aspects of disadvantage. IMD uses a well-established method to define deprivation broadly, covering many areas of life such as income, employment, health, education, housing, and living environment. The IMD 2025 initial report highlights...
The dashboard below provides the latest available data for local authorities in Essex*. This is drawn from official sources such as Government statistics, the Office for National Statistics and Nomis. Data is summarised into the following topics: Business, Economy and Industry Climate, Environment and Land Community Safety Education, Skills and Learning Community Information and Demographics ...
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...
The High Level Essex JSNA Summary provides an overview of the health and wellbeing needs across Essex. It summaries key insights gained from research and health needs assessment, in order to improve health and wellbeing, support evidence informed decision making, prioritisation and action to reduce health inequalities effectively
The Essex Resident Survey is Essex County Council’s biggest survey exercise and aims to generate insights on residents’ aspirations, views and values, helping to shape strategy, and to inform key delivery programmes and our engagement with residents. With almost 6,000 residents responding to the 2022 survey, it allows us to better understand the diversity of views and experiences within the...
A review of the external research related to renting in later life. The review covers 3 broad areas: A summary of the personal views of private renters who are likely future private renters in later life. How your tenure status relates to various health outcomes. What increased future private renting in later life is likely to mean for Essex's adult social care services.
This focussed report on Physical Environment forms part of a wider Joint Strategic Needs Assessment suite of products that provide an overview of the key issues across Essex.
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.
