These research bulletins provide statistical and other evidence to support our work, and provide updates to our Population Needs Assessment.
There are some social, economic and environmental factors which are considered key influences – or determinants – of mental health. Looking at data about some of these factors can give us a better understanding of what may impact on young people’s mental health in North Wales, how we may need to plan our support services, and what we may need to address in the wider environment to help with these issues. Updated April 2025.
Latest data about the prevalence of dementia in North Wales including details about age, gender and estimated levels of severity. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Updated January 2025.
Latest data about neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people in North Wales including statistics about prevalence rates, children with additional learning needs, and indicators from benefits data. Figures are available in the main body of the report at North Wales and unitary authority level, and in the appendix at primary care cluster level. Updated March 2025.
There is no simple relationship between growth in the population of people aged 65 and over and the number of older residents who live in communal establishments. There are many elements that will affect future demand that we cannot model. The longer term policy trends towards providing more at home-care and general improvements in population health mean demand for care home spaces has not necessarily kept pace with population growth. Published July 2024.
The overall decrease in the number of children in the population does not mean that the requirement for support for children and families from social care providers will also decrease. Some of the fields in which we provide support have seen increases in the number of children dealing with specific issues or conditions in recent years or have seen numbers remaining static. Published August 2024.
Housing is identified in the North Wales Population Needs Assessment and across the region’s Public Service Board needs assessments as being key to mental, physical, and emotional well-being. This bulletin pulls together information about housing demand, supply, cost, and quality to help us understand some of the key issues facing our residents, our workforce and our priority population groups. Published September 2024.
Related pages
Statistical profiles for North Wales
North Wales Population Needs Assessment
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