Jekyll2024-03-01T13:23:58+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/feed.xmlWest Sussex JSNA WebsiteThe Public Health and Social Research Unit is responsible for the evidence base to underpin strategic decision-making in West Sussex County Council and its partners.PHSRUForecasting future co morbidity and dependency needs in West Sussex2024-02-14T00:00:00+00:002024-02-14T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/forecasting-future-dependency<p>This report forecasts future co-morbidity prevalence and dependency of older people from 2022 to 2035 by applying findings from a UK study (the Population Ageing and Care Simulation study, Kingston, A. Comas-Herrera and C. Jagger, “Forecasting the care needs of the older population in England over the next 20 years: estimates from the Population Ageing and Care Simulation (PACSim) modelling study,” The Lancet Public Health, 2018. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30118-X/. [Accessed 12 February 2024]) to the local population.</p>
<p>The pdf version includes charts and tables which are not included in the Microsoft Word version which has been adapted to be as accessible as possible.</p>
<p>Some caution is needed when applying findings from a study undertaken elsewhere in the UK to the local population as there will be differences in health status and local context; the projections should be considered as indicative of general trends, rather than precise predictions.</p>
<h2 id="key-findings">Key findings:</h2>
<ul>
<li>In 2035 most residents between the ages of 65-85 are expected to remain independent with 28% projected to have dependency needs.</li>
<li>Growth in the number of people with dependency could be greatest among women and the oldest age groups. Four out of five residents aged 85 and above could have at least some dependency needs. As an increasingly ageing local authority, a larger population in these groups will increase total numbers in each category of dependency even if the proportion of those with dependency remains stable.</li>
<li>The number of people with low dependency needs could increase by 16,700 by 2035, an increase of 31% on 2022.</li>
<li>The number with medium or high dependency (substantial) needs could increase by 3,700, up 14% from 2022.</li>
<li>By 2035 there could be an increase of 5,700 people living with dementia and at least two other long-term health conditions, an increase of 71% on 2022. It will be less common than now for dementia to be the only condition that residents have. This will increase the complexity of care required. There could be an increase of 2,200 residents with substantial dependency and 3+ long-term health conditions, excluding dementia.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
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<li><a href="/assets/ageing-well/Forecasting_future_dependency_west_sussex_february_2024.pdf">Forecasting future co-morbidity prevalence and dependence in West Sussex February 2024 (PDF, 2,179Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/ageing-well/Forecasting_future_depeendency_west_sussex_february_2024_accessible.docx">Forecasting future co-morbidity prevalence and dependence in West Sussex February 2024 accessible document (Word document, 3,673Kb)</a></li>
</ul>PHSRUThis report forecasts future co-morbidity prevalence and dependency of older people from 2022 to 2035 by applying findings from a UK study to the local population. The pdf version includes charts and tables which are not included in the Microsoft Word version which has been adapted to be as accessible as possible.West Sussex Integrated Community Team profiles2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:002024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/west-sussex-ict-profiles<p>These data packs were produced by the three Public Health Intelligence teams across Sussex and NHS Sussex Business Intelligence team. They include summary information on demographics and key health and wellbeing indicators.</p>
<p>These documents are aimed at those working within ICTs and may not be suitable for people that use assistive technology. If you need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email jsna [ at ] westsussex.gov.uk</p>
<p>It is anticipated that these documents will be revised over time as new data become available and updated following periodic review.</p>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
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<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/Adur_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Adur ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 2,662Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/Arun_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Arun ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 2,805Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/Chichester_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Chichester ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 3,012Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/Crawley_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Crawley ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 2,750Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/Horsham_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Horsham ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 2,751Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/MidSussex_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Mid Sussex ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 2,702Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/ict-datapacks/Worthing_ICT_DataPack_2023.pdf">Worthing ICT Datapack 1 December 2023 (PDF, 2,621Kb)</a></li>
</ul>PHSRUWest Sussex Integrated community team (ICT) profiles. Summary information on demographics and key health and wellbeing indicators.West Sussex Alcohol Health Equity Audit Series2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:002023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/alcohol-health-equity-audit-series<p>Alcohol misuse is a major risk factor for early death in England and contributes to many health conditions that can lead to illness and disability. However, the prevalence of risky drinking and the harms connected with alcohol consumption are not spread evenly across society. A Health Equity Audit (HEA) is an approach to exploring how fairly resources, opportunities and access are distributed according to the needs of different groups of people.</p>
<p>In this HEA series, we sought to understand the West Sussex picture of people drinking at hazardous, harmful or probable dependent levels.</p>
<p>A summary report is available now which provides an overview of the HEA methodology, findings and recommendations with further detailed reports published in time.</p>
<p>The HEA series is intended to provide local evidence to support equitable access to treatment and outcomes, whilst underpinning the development of a strategic approach to alcohol in West Sussex.</p>
<p>We also intend to publish a set of resources, including interactive maps and infographics to support local commissioning and other stakeholders.</p>
<h2 id="alcohol-health-equity-audit-series-page">Alcohol Health Equity Audit Series page</h2>
<p>A dedicated <a href="/alcohol-health-equity-audit-series/">Alcohol Health Equity Audit Series Page</a> on the West Sussex JSNA website will be the place to find our short read summary report and other chapters.</p>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
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<li><a href="/assets/pdf/alcohol-hea-series/1.1 Short Read HEA - HEA series.pdf">1.1 Short Read HEA - HEA series December 2023 (PDF, 349Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/alcohol-hea-series/1.2 Alcohol consumption and estimated need - HEA series.pdf">1.2 Alcohol consumption and estimated need - HEA series December 2023 (PDF, 3.28Mb)</a></li>
</ul>PHSRUThe first two reports in a Health Equity Audit series of briefings exploring alcohol consumption and uptake of alcohol misuse services in West Sussex are available now. These describe the equity audit methodology and overview of findings.LCN JSNA Data Packs April 20232023-07-20T00:00:00+00:002023-07-20T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/LCN-JSNA-Data-Packs<h2 id="jsna-data-packs-april-2023">JSNA Data Packs April 2023</h2>
<p>These data packs form part of the JSNA and include information on population and population characteristics, the major disease burden in West Sussex, deprivation and health outcomes throughout the life course. Drafted in April 2023, they are provided as powerpoint slides.</p>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
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<li><a href="/assets/Adur and Worthing LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023.pptx">Adur and Worthing LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023 (PPTX, 22.4Mb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Arun LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023.pptx">Arun LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023 (PPTX, 16.6Mb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Chichester LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023.pptx">Chichester LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023 (PPTX, 16.7Mb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Crawley LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023.pptx">Crawley LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023 (PPTX, 16.6Mb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Horsham LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023.pptx">Horsham LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023 (PPTX, 16.6Mb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Mid Sussex LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023.pptx">Mid Sussex LCN JSNA Data Pack April 2023 (PPTX, 16.6Mb)</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="presentation">Presentation</h2>
<p>Adur and Worthing 12th July 2023
Presentation on health and wellbeing in Adur and Worthing and an update on Cost of Living Data.</p>
<h2 id="download">Download</h2>
<p><a href="/assets/Presentation 12th July 2023 - Health in Adur and Worthing and Cost of Living Data Update.pptx">Presentation 12th July 2023 (PPTX, 19.8Mb)</a></p>PHSRUThese data packs form part of the JSNA and include information on population and population characteristics, the major disease burden in West Sussex, deprivation and health outcomes throughout the life course. Drafted in April 2023, they are provided as powerpoint slides.West Sussex Census 2021 Briefings online now2023-07-20T00:00:00+00:002023-07-20T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/census-21-briefings<h2 id="census-2021-briefings-for-west-sussex">Census 2021 Briefings for West Sussex</h2>
<p>The first three in a series of briefings derived from data in the 2021 Census are available now. These describe various aspects of the West Sussex population.</p>
<p>Please check back at the same page later as new briefings will be added in due course.</p>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/census-briefing/WSX-census-21-population-estimates-briefing.pdf">Population briefing (PDF, 400Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/census-briefing/WSX-census-21-disability-briefing.pdf">Disability briefing (PDF, 962Kb)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/census-briefing/WSX-census-21-ethnicity-briefing.pdf">Ethnicity, Language and Religion Briefing (PDF, 2.4MB)</a></li>
</ul>
<h2 id="note">Note</h2>
<p>These briefings are in the PDF format, which is not always suitable for users with additional accessibility requirements. If you require a more accessible version of these documents, please contact us.</p>PHSRUThe first three in a series of briefings derived from data in the 2021 Census are available now. These describe various aspects of the West Sussex population.West Sussex JSNA Summary 20222023-01-25T00:00:00+00:002023-01-25T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/west-sussex-jsna-summary-2022<p>The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Summary - which provides a brief run through of the health and wellbeing issues at county level, highlighting the various reports we’ve produced over the year, such as detailed needs assessments relating to specific subjects or communities, evaluations of new local programmes or activities, local surveys, a range of briefings and other ad hoc analyses - can be downloaded below. We’re currently working on this year’s JSNA Summary, ready for publishing later in the year.</p>
<p>To read more about the JSNA Summary 2022 and to find previous years’ reports, plus infographics at county and district and borough level relating to needs and assets, please visit our <a href="/reports/jsna-reports/">JSNA Reports page</a>.</p>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
<p><a href="/assets/pdf/west_sussex_jsna_summary_2122.pdf">West Sussex JSNA Summary 2022 (PDF, 5.53Mb)</a></p>PHSRUA new 2022 edition of the JSNA summary, which assesses the county's health and wellbeing needs, issues and assets.West Sussex Director of Public Health Annual Report 20212023-01-03T00:00:00+00:002023-01-03T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/DPH-annual-public-health-report-2021<p>The Director of Public Health has a statutory duty to write an annual report on the health of the local population on a topic of their choice. This year’s independent annual report focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
<h2 id="downloads">Downloads</h2>
<p><a href="/assets/core/director_of_public_health_annual_report21.pdf">Director of Public Health Annual Report 2021 (PDF, 2.68MB)</a></p>PHSRUThe Director of Public Health's independent annual report and its focus on the pandemic response across West Sussex.2022 West Sussex Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) now published2022-09-30T00:00:00+00:002022-09-30T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/West-Sussex-PNA-2022-published<p><img src="/assets/images/PNA_picture.PNG" alt="A decorative image of people waiting at a pharmacy counter" /></p>
<p>The West Sussex Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) has now been published.</p>
<p>The PNA assesses the pharmaceutical service needs of the population of West Sussex. This includes services such as prescriptions, medical appliances and health advice provided by pharmacies, dispensing doctors, and appliance contractors. The PNA assesses whether these services meet the current and future pharmaceutical needs of the residents of West Sussex and identifies any gaps in services. It is used by NHS England to inform market entry decisions relating to applications for new, or changes to existing NHS pharmaceutical services.</p>
<p>The West Sussex Health and Wellbeing Board has a statutory responsibility to publish and keep the PNA up to date.</p>
<h3 id="downloads">Downloads</h3>
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<li><a href="/assets/pdf/West_Sussex_PNA_2022.pdf">West Sussex PNA 2022 – Full report (PDF, 7MB)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/WEST%20SUSSEX%20PNA%202022%20-%20APPENDIX%20H%20Equalities%20Assessment%2028.9.22.pdf">West Sussex PNA 2022 – Appendix H: Equalities Assessment (PDF, 262KB)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/pdf/West%20Sussex%20PNA%202022%20CONSULTATION%20REPORT%20-%20Appendix%20I%2028.09.2022.pdf">West Sussex PNA 2022 – Appendix I: Consultation Report (PDF, 260KB)</a></li>
</ul>PHSRUSupporting Children and Young People of Alcohol Dependent Parents/Carers - Local Evaluation 20222022-06-24T00:00:00+00:002022-06-24T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/children-of-alcohol-dependent-parents<h3 id="summary">Summary</h3>
<p>Whilst we know that not all children whose parents/carers use alcohol will experience significant harm, there is compelling evidence to show that children within these families are at greater risk of poor outcomes. We know from evidence that drinking any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can cause difficulties such as increasing the risk of low birthweight, stillbirth, premature birth, and long-term conditions including fetal alcohol syndrome. We also know that children of parents who use alcohol are at higher risk of poor outcomes such as abuse, neglect, unintentional injuries, and emotional symptoms.</p>
<p>In December 2018, West Sussex County Council was one of nine local authorities in England that secured innovation funding from the Department of Health and Social Care and Department of Work and Pensions, through Public Health England. The objectives of the innovation fund were to help improve the lives of adults and children impacted by alcohol use, and to strengthen systems and processes for working with families affected by alcohol dependency and parental conflict. In West Sussex, we chose to focus on four areas:</p>
<ol>
<li>Developing a new service called ‘Growing Families’ to support pregnant women who drink or are at risk of drinking alcohol (and their partners)</li>
<li>Training staff who work with expectant and new parents to identify alcohol use earlier and offer support via local services, such as ‘Growing Families’</li>
<li>Countywide expansion of an existing Children and Young People (CYP) Therapeutic Service, which provides specialist support to CYP affected by parental alcohol use</li>
<li>Producing a summer campaign to provide information to expectant and new parents about the impact of parental alcohol use on children</li>
</ol>
<p>For us to fully understand whether these services have been successful, it is the outcomes for children and families that really matter. Through evaluation, we can systematically assess whether new services for families work, what might need to change and learn how we can further improve. The reports given here represent our findings from an extensive, local evaluation of the innovation fund project in West Sussex. This summarises the combined efforts of many individuals and organisations working together as part of a system in West Sussex to improve the lives of families and children affected by alcohol. We collected and examined data, feedback and experiences from the people who use and deliver these services, and from staff who work with families. <strong>Our local evaluation revealed examples of good practice in West Sussex and demonstrated how the services improved outcomes for families, including reduced self-reported alcohol use among expectant and new parents, and improved life satisfaction, self-esteem, confidence, and emotional wellbeing among CYP</strong>. This also revealed where we need make changes to improve services and support available to children and families, as described in 16 recommendations.</p>
<h3 id="downloads">Downloads</h3>
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<li><a href="/assets/Public%20Executive%20Summary%20-%20CoADPIF%20WSx%20final.pdf">Supporting Children and Young People of Alcohol Dependent Parents/Carers - Local Evaluation 2022 (PDF, 930KB)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Slide%20Deck%20-%20CoADPIF%20West%20Sussex.pdf">Supporting Children and Young People of Alcohol Dependent Parents/Carers - Slide Deck (PDF, 2MB)</a></li>
</ul>PHSRUSummaryNeeds Assessment - Visual Impairment in Adults2022-06-23T00:00:00+00:002022-06-23T00:00:00+00:00https://jsna.westsussex.gov.uk/updates/visual-impairment-needs-assessment<p>This needs assessment is a summary of the sight loss pathway and the provision of low vision services.</p>
<p>It is centred on the non-clinical aspects of provision; acute and specialist services are currently (2021) subject to a review by Sussex Health and Care Partnership (SHCP).</p>
<p>It is important that all elements within a care pathway, whether relating to a person’s clinical or social needs, are viewed together to ensure the range of needs and concerns are addressed. To this end, an initial discussion has taken place with NHS commissioners.</p>
<h3 id="executive-summary">Executive Summary</h3>
<p>In West Sussex, there are an estimated 34,000 people living with sight loss, with an estimated 4,700 people who are blind.</p>
<p>Sight loss and hearing loss are strongly associated with age. As the population of West Sussex increases and the proportion of older people increases, so will the prevalence of sensory impairment. To provide a sense of the scale of change, at present there are an estimated 6,300 people aged 75 who have a registrable eye condition; using population projections, an increase of almost 30% is estimated within the next 10 years.</p>
<p>In addition to age, we know that some groups have a higher risk of sight loss, including smokers, some ethnic groups, and people with a learning disability, and that there are links to other conditions such as stroke, diabetes and dementia.</p>
<p>There are four main eye conditions:</p>
<ul>
<li>age-macular degeneration (AMD)</li>
<li>glaucoma</li>
<li>cataracts</li>
<li>diabetic eye disease</li>
</ul>
<p>We know that many people in the community would benefit and avoid sight loss by early diagnosis and timely treatment. Some eye conditions such as glaucoma, are asymptomatic in early stages. This means that regular eye tests are vital and should be widely promoted.</p>
<p>Once a sight loss diagnosis has been made, considerable support is required. The UK Adult Sight Loss Pathway outlines the variety or organisations and sectors who can support someone to adjust, practically and emotionally. It is important that sight impairment is considered in all aspects of health and wellbeing, including support to remain physically fit, access to all health care, community services and facilities, and adaptations to maintain independence and employment for working age adults.</p>
<h3 id="downloads">Downloads</h3>
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<li><a href="/assets/EXEC%20SUMMARY%20Visual%20Impairment%20(Adults)%20West%20Sussex%20PHSRU%20FINAL%20ACCESSIBILITY%20CHECKED.pdf">West Sussex Visual Impairment (Adults) Needs Assessment - Executive Summary (PDF, 196KB)</a></li>
<li><a href="/assets/Visual%20Impairment%20(Adults)%20West%20Sussex%20PHSRU%20FINAL%20DRAFT%20-%20Accessible%20Checked.pdf">West Sussex Visual Impairment (Adults) Needs Assessment (PDF, 7MB)</a></li>
</ul>PHSRUThis needs assessment is a summary of the sight loss pathway and the provision of low vision services.