1 in 10. That’s the number of adults over 65 that are estimated to be frail in England, equivalent to nearly 1.1 million people. That’s over 30,000 people in Essex alone. What’s astonishing is that, for the most part, the severity of frailty can be mitigated. 1,098,109 over 65s could be affected by …
We know, readers. You’ve all been waiting with bated breath for our next instalment of the Cost of Living Index blog series! Thankfully, there is no need for any more sleepless nights; we are here to deliver what the doctor …
We’ve all noticed increasing financial pressures in the shops, in our bills, and in all aspects of life over the past few years. It can often feel like every time we tune in to the news there is some worrying …
Imagine a street. This street has a hundred residents all aged over 65. Now imagine the next street over. This street has a hundred residents aged 85 and over. How many of the residents of these two streets do you …
Dan Fitzgerald and Connie Becker, Analysts within ECC’s Data and Analytics team, reflect on their recent experiences developing new skills… Were you one of those kids that spent hours playing The Sims in the past? If so, this is definitely …
The greatest piece of advice I was given when I joined Essex County Council as a Junior Analyst almost exactly one year ago, was to dedicate time to learning. This is just one example of the strong culture of personal …
Volatile energy markets. Fuel poverty crisis. The headlines are grim: Global shortage of gas has forced an increase on the price cap on energy bills Households will see costs increase by an estimated 52% UK and European sanctions will ban …