Month: October 2023

How can poor health and health inequalities experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities be improved

A report has outlined how some of the starkest inequalities in access to healthcare in England and the most dire mental health outcomes are experienced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities .

The report by the NHS Race and Health Observatory– Inequalities in Mental Health Care for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities: Identifying Best Practice explores a lack of mental health care provision for these communities, captures first hand insight; and highlights good practice examples from six effective services across England, most of them run by voluntary Gypsy, Roma and Traveller organisations.  

Inequalities-for-Gypsy-Roma-Traveller-Main-Report-Sept-2023.pdf (nhsrho.org)

Survey reveals issues children feel unhappy about

In this year’s Children’s Society survey of children’s feelings, nearly one-third of the children aged 10 to 17 surveyed expressed unhappiness in at least one of ten areas of their lives. While 74 per cent were optimistic about their personal futures, less than 40 per cent felt positive about the future of their country and the world. Notably, 14.5 per cent of respondents were dissatisfied with school, the highest among the surveyed aspects.

The surveyed children worried about family finances reported higher overall unhappiness, particularly regarding their homes, money, possessions and personal choices. Among future concerns, having enough money topped the list, followed by finding employment and academic success. In societal issues, rising prices and environmental concerns were prominent worries among the surveyed children.

The Good Childhood Report 2023.pdf (childrenssociety.org.uk)

How are current social care funding pressures likely to increase?

Analysis by The Health Foundation has projected the cost of meeting growing demand for adult social care in England and making some targeted improvements, up to 2032/33. 

Between 2014/15 and 2021/22, adult social care spending increased by an average of 2.6% a year in real terms and between 2021/22 and 2032/33, to keep up with rising demand, funding would need to rise by an average of 3.4% a year.

Adult social care funding pressures – The Health Foundation