Health needs assessment for residents born outside the UK

Published 18/11/2024

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Overview

The Wakefield District is home to around 353,000 people of whom just over 30,000 (9%) were not born in the UK. Over the last 10 years, the number of people coming from other countries for reasons including; to work, to study, to be with their family and because they are refugees to Wakefield district, has grown. Because of this, the need for services to support non-UK born communities has also grown.

To make sure health and wellbeing services are the best they can be, the Health Needs Assessment Working Group worked with non-UK born communities, those who work with them and service providers, to carry out a Wakefield Health Needs Assessment (HNA) for residents born outside the UK. The HNA comprises of a series of reports and digital stories. When collated together, provide a comprehensive insight into the health and wellbeing priorities and needs of Wakefield District non-UK born communities.

Participants recognised that ‘good health is everything.’ Health is influenced by multiple complex factors, beyond physical health needs, affecting all aspects of daily life.

The main HNA data resources:

  • Overarching Summary – a short report providing a concise overview of the main details included within the series of reports.
  • Stakeholder Analysis – the views and experiences of people and organisations who work with and provide services for non-UK born communities.
  • Lived Experience – (Full report and Summary Report) – the voices of those with lived experiences of being a non-UK born national living in Wakefield District.
  • The Wakefield Picture – a report describing the demographic and health profile of non-UK born communities residing in Wakefield.
  • Digital Stories – three short videos created by three non-UK born residents to illustrate what health and wellbeing means to them.
  • Signs of Wellbeing in Wakefield – a collection of statements created by Wakefield residents which reflect their broad wellbeing priorities.

Additional Resources:

Good health is everything – Technical appendix

Good health is everything – Poster presentation

Infographic titled “Non‑UK Born Residents in Wakefield.” It presents key statistics about migration and language diversity. Large text states that 1 in 10 people living in Wakefield were born outside the UK, with a world map showing multiple locations and a note that residents come from over 190 different countries. A speech‑bubble graphic highlights 128 different languages spoken in Wakefield. Another statistic says 4 in 10 people have English as their main language. A calendar icon states 1 in 3 people have lived in the UK for less than 4 years. A comparison graphic shows growth over time: approximately 7,900 non‑UK‑born residents in 2001 increasing to 30,000 in 2021, indicating a four‑fold increase over 20 years. Source noted as ONS Census 2021, with Wakefield JSNA branding.