Salford's Health Investment for Tomorrow

5 Projects that are changing the face of health services in Salford



 

 

Salford's Health Status

Salford, like many inner cities, has particular health needs and social circumstances which require addressing.

An overview of relevant demographic trends, socio-economic data and health statistics across Salford is shown below:

Demographic

  • Estimated population of 216,000 people based on the 2001 Census
  • Overall population has been in decline over thirty years but projections suggest that this decline is levelling out at approximately 204,000 people by 20153
  • Age and gender profile of the local population is broadly in line with national averages although not evenly distributed across the wards in the city
  • BME population in Salford is 3.9% in 2001 (Census data 2001). Broughton is the most ethnically diverse electoral ward in Salford having a percentage population from BME groups above the national average (9.3%) - (average for England is 9.0%)

Socio-economic:

  • 12th most deprived local authority in the country
  • 4th most deprived local authority in the North West
  • Deprivation levels varies across the city -
    • Central Salford, Winton and Little Hulton are in the top most deprived
    • Walkden South and Worsley and Boothstown are some of the most affluent areas in the country

Health statistics:

  • Higher prevalence of coronary heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and diabetes than national average
  • Higher prevalence of mental health needs than the national average
  • More people die each year from non-malignant conditions than from all cancers
  • People in Salford live fewer years compared to the average for England and Wales and compared to other parts of Greater Manchester
  • Health is improving in Salford, but not at the same rate as the country as a whole

There are acknowledged links between levels of deprivation and ill health, and people living in less affluent areas of Salford have more ill-health than the more affluent parts. There are many reasons why this should be the case and there are similar links across employment levels and housing standards.