Understanding Cornwall

Community Intelligence Team

Lorna Fish and Abi Messenger

Understanding Cornwall 2009-2010

Geographical variations are significantand have an impact on servicesGeographical variations are significant and

have an impact on services

Demographic change will have a profound effect on the public sector

and the services it delivers

Demographic change will have a profoundeffect on the public sector

and the services it delivers

Prevention and early intervention canmake a difference and save money

Deprivation is a persistent problem

Wealthy retiree

Single parent on benefits

Elderly couple in ill health

Second homeWorking family

Transition between services and life stages is a risk area

Need to make the most of our strengths and opportunities

Cornwall people profile

• Cornwall is different to the England average

• There are small numbers of some groups

• There are still many groups we do not know much about

“kernewek”

Geography matters…

• Understanding differences in geography allows you to target

services more efficiently and can improve access.

www.cornwall.gov.uk/neighbourhoodprofiles

% BME (2001 Census)

• There higher percentages of BME groups in Truro, Falmouth and Newquay, including a hotspot associated with Treliske.

Access to Services

• Areas on the map would have to travel for over 30 minutes by public transport to access their nearest hospital.

• This includes almost all of North Cornwall, large proportions of the south coast, central Cornwall, the Lizard and far west Penwith.

% claiming ESA and incapacity benefits

• Mainly town areas, with particular hotspots in CPR, Penzance, St Austell, and Falmouth

Child Poverty

• Areas with a higher proportions of child poverty are mostly in town areas.

• CPR, Penzance, Newlyn, Falmouth, Penryn and Bodmin have areas where child poverty levels are twice the England average.

Changes in population

• Cornwall is one of the fastest growing areas in the UK

• In line with national trends Cornwall’s population is getting older

• More young people (16-29) are staying as there are improved job and education prospects

• Migration into Cornwall is mainly for economic and lifestyle reasons, not retirement

Future work

• Understanding Cornwall 2011-2012

• Child Poverty Needs Assessment

• Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (Health, wellbeing and social care)

Further information

All this and more is available on ourwebsite www.cornwall.gov.uk/intelligence

Community Intelligence TeamCounty Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY

intelligence@cornwall.gov.uk

01872 324126