case study : knowsley

• near liverpool
• population : 150,000
• 145/150 counties for premature deaths , worse than UK average
• life expectancy - 3 years below UK average
• common causes of death:

  • cancer
  • cardiovascular
  • respiratory disease
• Effects of open area:

  • 60% of green space - 10% of residents use for exercise
  • 69% overweight
  • fruit and veg consumption higher than average
  • 2013 - Knowsley Health and Wellbeing Board came up with strategy to improve health , encouraging healthier lifestyles
• effects of housing:

  • 27% of houses failed to meet standards, insufficient insulation ,heating
  • cold and damp housing = increases risk of respiratory disease e.g asthma
  • 58.3/1000 premature deaths , 32.2 in England
  • healthy homes assistance provides grants to allow people to improve their homes
• 2 motorway run through area
• there is a coal power stations
• 7.7% unemployed

  • Knowsley Council wanting to increase number of jobs available in the area e.g encouraging businesses to locate in Knowsley Industrial Park , aims to improve transport to make jobs more accessible
• 30% of adults smoke - national average = 20%
• 10% of people are young carers
• weekly income £475
• high level of depression due to low income
• children in low income households more likely to have mental health issues
• 25% of 16-64 year olds have no qualifications
• poor education = low life expectancy
• high crime rate , deters people from using public spaces
• Boards of health have been encouraging healthy diet and exercise since 2013
• roads improved to reduce traffic congestion
• grants provided for housing improvements
• education comission improving education
• 2 art galleries = improving sense of community

  • council organises heritage walks to encourage people to engage with local environment and encourage healthy lifestyle
• promotion of healthy life style e.g cooking classes and smoking advice
• Healthy Homes Assistance provides grants to help people improve their homes