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2.3 Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
The Blaby JSNA is the primary document which describes the health
and wellbeing needs in Blaby District. It tell us that
• In 2010 the population of Blaby was estimated to be 128200. Around
42% of the population are aged 60 years and over. By 2030 the
population of over 65’s is estimated to increase by 60%.
• In 2010 there were 54100 people over 60 years and 27500 aged over
80.
• In 2010 there are estimated to be around 7500 people in Blaby over
the age of 65 with a limiting long term illness. By 2030 this is estimated
to increase to around 12200, an increase of 63.6%.
• It is estimated that 19, 400 adults are obese, 6.4% of reception
children and 14% of year 6’s.
• 14, 700 adults smoke
• There are an estimated 13700 adults who binge drink (18.2%)
• In 2010 there are estimated 1170 people in Blaby with dementia. By
2030 this is estimated to increase to 2280 people, an increase of 96%.
• In 2010/11 there were 499 people in Blaby registered with their GP as
having a mental health disorder including schizophrenia, biopolar
disorder and other psychoses.
This evidences a greater need for mental health support services.
The facts and figures inform us that in the longer term an ageing
population will mean there will be a rise in demand for health services
and long term care, creating a challenge for the funding of public
services. We will also need to provide more choice in homes for the
elderly. Current supported (sheltered) stock is out of date and fails to
meet decent homes standard. We need to work towards improving the
choice for the elderly.
Alongside this there are those individuals within the district whose
unhealthy lifestyles have a significant impact on people’s quality of life
and ability for people to maintain independence. They also have a
significant impact on the demand for health and social care services.
These choices and behaviours include alcohol, substance use,
smoking and healthy weight.
Section 3 Identifying vulnerability
3.1. The key element is that we identify a vulnerable person at the earliest
possible stage. Identification can be difficult as vulnerable people often
demonstrate quite rational and normal behaviour with the
characteristics being fragmented, obscure and particular to individuals.
Identification of a vulnerable person can occur at any time during the
course of an individuals’ contact with us and staff should ensure that
they use any contact as a way by which potential vulnerability can be
identified.
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