Introduction
Progress in healthcare has contributed to a remarkable increase in life expectancy for individuals in England. Consequently, there has been a substantial rise in the population of older adults in England, and this growth is expected to accelerate over the next two decades. While this development brings positive outcomes, it also presents challenges. With advancing age, people typically experience the onset of chronic conditions and require increased healthcare and social support.
The interactive report below includes:
- loneliness
- long term conditions
- falls
- immunisations
For a full screen view, please click the following icon in the bottom right corner of the interactive report
National tools
- Older People’s Health and Wellbeing Fingertips tool - health and care of older people across local authorities in England (Public Health England)
- Adult Social Care Fingertips Tool - data about people who use or have the potential to use Adult Social Services at Local Authority (Public Health England)
- End of Life Care Fingertips Tool - a snapshot overview of end of life care across Local Authorities and CCGs in England (Public Health England)
- Projection Older People Population Information