Over the past decade, road casualties have generally declined, according to data from the Department for Transport. In 2023, there were 1,624 fatalities, marking a 5% decrease from 2022. The number of those killed or seriously injured (KSI) on the roads remained relatively stable, with 29,711 reported in 2023. For all severities, there was a…
Data released by the Department for Work and Pensions this week has revealed that the number of Winter Fuel Payments recipients increased by 214,000 from winter 2022/23 to winter 2023/24. Winter Fuel Payments were introduced in 1997 to help pension aged people pay their heating bills, which is annual tax-free payment of between £100 and…
Data published by Gov.uk highlights the disparities in stop and search practices across different ethnic groups and regions. In the year ending March 31 2023, there were 529,474 stop and searches conducted in England and Wales, which equates to 8.9 stop and searches for every 1,000 people. This is a significant decrease from 24.8 per…
The latest data on cancer waiting times published by NHS Digital reveals a troubling trend: many Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are struggling to meet critical targets, leaving patients waiting longer for essential treatments. Cancer Targets by Integrated Care Board In England, there are three key cancer targets: The Faster Diagnosis Standard: 75% of people should…
Data from the Department for Education has highlighted disparities in children’s Early Years development levels. Early Years development is crucial as it lays the foundation for future learning and success. The overall trends for children’s literacy and development at Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) show positive improvements from the year before. Most notably: Good Level…
The Social Mobility Commission has released its much-anticipated State of the Nation 2024 report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of social mobility across the UK. This comprehensive report delves into how individuals’ life outcomes—such as income, occupation, housing, education, and wealth—differ from those of their parents. Enhanced Geographical Reporting This year, the report…
If you’ve always wanted to create constituency profiles for MP engagement, but don’t think you have the right data, then we have the answer. Polimapper is delighted to be launching free data consultations at this year’s Labour conference in Liverpool. During the consultation, our experts will explain how you can use your data or publicly…
Alcohol-related health issues are placing an increasing burden on NHS services, according to recent data from NHS England. Published under ‘Statistics on Public Health’ the data shows the number of admissions where the primary reason for hospital admission or a secondary diagnosis was linked to alcohol. In 2019/20, alcohol was responsible for over 980,000 hospital…
Polimapper is committed to ensuring our geographical visualisations are fully accessible. Below is a summary of recent work carried out in line with this commitment. 1. Accessibility in Modal Dialogs Improvements to modal dialogs include: Focus Management: Focus transitions smoothly between the trigger and the modal, remaining restricted within the modal until it is closed.…
The changes made to the parliamentary constituencies represent one of the biggest shake-ups of the electoral battleground in living memory. For more information on what this entails, read our blog, ‘Parliamentary constituency boundary changes: What you need to know’