All blogs are published here, shown in order of most recent publication.
Policy & Insight Team, 30th October 2025 This month, the Policy & Insight Team co-produced this blog alongside colleagues in Procurement to explore what social value is and how it has had a positive impact on communities, residents, employees, and the environment in South Tyneside. Social Value in Procurement Councils buy many goods and services to … Continue reading “Social Value Blog – October 2025”
Intelligence Update – October 2025 This page covers local intelligence releases of note in October 2025. You can view all public health intelligence updates on our Intelligence page.
Understanding Population Projection Variance in South Tyneside By Anthony Hall, Public Health Intelligence Officer Introduction Population projections at the sub-national level are essential tools for planning across sectors like health, education, housing, and employment. These projections estimate what the population might look like in the future—sometimes up to 25 years ahead—and are typically updated every … Continue reading “Understanding Population Projection Variance in South Tyneside “
This page covers local intelligence releases of note in September 2025. You can view all public health intelligence updates on our Intelligence page. Co-occurring Substance Misuse and Mental Health Issues profile In September 2025 the following indicators were added to the Co-occurring Substance Misuse and Mental Health Issues profile: Hospital admissions where drug-related mental and behavioural … Continue reading “Intelligence Update – September 2025”
This page covers local intelligence releases of note in August 2025. You can view all public health intelligence updates on our Intelligence page. Wider Determinants of Health profile In August 2025 a new indicator was added to the Wider Determinants of Health profile on Fingertips, this was: Gambling premises per 100,000 population As well the following indicators … Continue reading “Intelligence Update – August 2025”
🌟 Working Together to Shape Adult Social Care in South Tyneside At South Tyneside Council, we believe that one of the best ways to improve our Adult Social Care services is by listening to the people who use them. That’s why we work closely with a dedicated group of volunteers who bring their lived experiences … Continue reading “Working Together to Shape Adult Social Care in South Tyneside”
To celebrate co-production week, we’re hosting events where you can find out about how we co-produce and work together to design and improve Adult Social Care services in South Tyneside. Come along and chat with us: Date: Monday 30 June Time: 10:30am to 12pm Location: “Movers and Shakers” Group at Lindsay Court, Community Group, Whitburn Date: Tuesday 1 July … Continue reading “Celebrate co-production week with Adult Social Care 🌟”
This page covers local intelligence releases of note in June 2025. You can view all public health intelligence updates on our Intelligence page. Sexual & Reproductive Health Profile In June all Sexually transmitted infection (STI) indicators included in the Fingertips Sexual & Reproductive health profile were updated. Key indicators from this update include: Syphilis diagnostic rate … Continue reading “Intelligence Update – June 2025”
Policy & Insight Team, 14th May 2025 Each month, the Policy and Insight team review datasets which give us an idea of how our local economy is doing. This helps us identify key challenges and respond to them. We put this information in an overview report which you can find on our Intelligence page. This … Continue reading “Monthly Economic Monitor Blog – May 2025”
This page covers local intelligence releases of note in May 2025. You can view all public health intelligence updates on our Intelligence page. Child and Maternal Health Profile In May some indicators have been updated as part of the Fingertips child & maternal health profile. Included in this update was: 16- to 17-year-olds not in education, … Continue reading “Public Health Intelligence Update – May 2025”
