The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) Health and Wellbeing profile is an overview of the changing health and wellbeing needs in Bristol and a way to quickly find related data.
Since 2019 we have been focusing on a regularly updated Health and Wellbeing profile where each section is updated on a rolling basis as new data comes out.
We have nearly caught up with our publication schedule which was impacted by COVID-19, and most sections are as up-to-date and relevant as possible. Some data sources are still affected by the pandemic and so a few sections are subject to delay.
Details of the latest section updates are available in the pdf November 2024 bulletin (190 KB) .
We use:
- datasets such as the Public Health Outcomes Framework Go to https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework (opens new window) to benchmark Bristol against national indicators and other English Core Cities Go to https://www.corecities.com/ (opens new window)
- data from Bristol City Council plus the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board Go to https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/ (opens new window) and Healthwatch Bristol Go to https://www.healthwatchbristol.co.uk/ (opens new window)to give a detailed view of differences and inequalities within the city
Sections are updated as soon as new data becomes available to better:
- show current challenges
- reflect emerging priorities
- identify new trends and challenges
Locality Partnership Health Profiles have been created for each of the three Bristol localities and brings together a range of indicators relating to health, wellbeing and wider determinants of health, and compares findings to the Bristol and England averages.
- pdf Inner City and East Bristol: Locality Partnership Health Profile (597 KB)
- pdf North and West Bristol: Locality Partnership Health Profile (998 KB)
- pdf South Bristol: Locality Partnership Health Profile (1.18 MB)
Updated July 2024
Improving the health and wellbeing of Children and Young People, up to the age of 18, is an important step in protecting future generations.
This theme covers issues from birth, such as breastfeeding and low birth weight, through to the lifestyle behaviours of young people, such as diet and physical activity.
More information on additional child related issues can be found in our other themes, including:
- mental health and wellbeing, for example peri-natal mental health
- wider determinants, for example children in care and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Last update: June 2024
pdf Childhood immunisations, pre-school children (954 KB)
Last update: May 2024
pdf Childhood immunisations, school-age children (597 KB)
Last update: October 2024
pdf Childhood injuries (478 KB)
Latest update: July 2024
pdf Chronic childhood illnesses (489 KB)
Last update: October 2023
Latest update: May 2024
pdf Healthy weight (Children) (713 KB)
Latest update: January 2024
Last updated: February 2024
pdf Lifestyle behaviours of young people (228 KB)
Latest update: March 2023
Last update: June 2024
pdf Smoking during pregnancy (801 KB)
Last update: June 2024
pdf Teenage pregnancy (505 KB)
Last update: Jul 2023
Health Protection seeks to prevent or reduce the harm caused by diseases, and minimise the health impact from environmental hazards.
Last update: October 2024
pdf Seasonal Influenza immunisations (381 KB)
Last update: June 2024
Last update: June 2024
pdf Antimicrobial resistance (338 KB)
Last update: September 2024
The adoption of a healthy lifestyle can lead to a longer life.
There are many areas which can impact upon the risk of premature death and this theme looks at some of the more significant areas which have a higher impact including smoking, healthy eating, alcohol and physical activity.
Last update: July 2024
Last update: March 2024
Last update: March 2024
pdf Physical activity (268 KB)
Last update: May 2024
Last update: June 2024
Last update: January 2024
Men in Bristol can expect to live to 78.7 years old on average and women can expect to live to 82.8 years.
This theme looks at how life expectancy in Bristol compares to the England average and how long residents can expect to live in good health, as well as identifying factors that affect mortality.
pdf Global burden of disease (GBD) (1.15 MB)
Last update: May 2024
pdf Healthy life expectancy (348 KB)
Last update: August 2022
Last update: April 2024
pdf Premature mortality (364 KB)
Last update: April 2024
According to the NHS, a Long Term Physical Health Condition is a health problem that requires ongoing management over a period of years or decades. It can't currently be cured but can be controlled with the use of medication or other therapies.
This theme looks at the impact of a number of conditions on the Bristol population including cancer, diabetes, liver disease and respiratory disease.
Last update: May 2024
pdf Cardiovascular diseases (267 KB)
Last update: May 2024
Last update: November 2023
Last update: November 2024
pdf Musculoskeletal (MSK) (286 KB)
Last update: June 2024
pdf Neurological conditions (317 KB)
Last update: November 2024
pdf Preventable mortality (283 KB)
Last update: April 2024
pdf Prevalence of common long-term conditions (526 KB)
Last update: October 2024
pdf Respiratory Disease (603 KB)
Last update: January 2024
According to NHS England Go to https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/ (opens new window), one in four adults and one in 10 children experience mental illness and many more know and care for people who do.
This theme covers topics such as perinatal mental health, depression and self-harm.
Last update: January 2024
pdf Emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people (625 KB)
Last update: September 2023
Last update: March 2024
pdf Perinatal mental health (370 KB)
Last update: September 2024
Last updated: November 2024
Last update: October 2024
Bristol's 60,000 older people make up 13% of the total population.
This is lower than in England and Wales where 18.3% of the population are aged 65 and over but numbers are rising, especially for people aged 75 and over.
This theme explores some of the issues affecting older people such as falls, dementia and end of life care.
pdf Adult social care (261 KB)
Last update: November 2024
pdf Delayed Transfer of Care (DToC) (194 KB)
Last update: March 2021
Latest update: September 2024
Latest update: January 2024
Latest update: July 2024
Last updated: February 2024
According to the ONS mid-2022 Population Estimates Go to https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/populationestimates/bulletins/populationestimatesforenglandandwales/mid2022 (opens new window), the population of Bristol local authority is estimated to be 479,000 people, making it the 8th largest city in England outside of London.
This theme provides an in depth analysis of Bristol's population breaking it down by age, gender and ethnicity as well as identifying population trends such as older people, children and working age people.
Last update: November 2024
Last updated: May 2023
pdf Gypsy, Roma and Travellers (281 KB)
Last update: January 2024
pdf Learning Disabilities and autism (242 KB)
Last updated: February 2024
pdf Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (367 KB)
Last update: March 2024
pdf Migrant health needs (342 KB)
Last update: November 2023
pdf Physical and sensory impairment (683 KB)
Last update: July 2024
Last update: September 2024
pdf Population projections (127 KB)
Last update: August 2020
Publication dates to be confirmed:
- Ethnicity
- Gender
Sexual health isn't just about preventing disease or infection, it also means promoting good sexual health in a wider context, including relationships, sexuality and sexual rights.
Last update: September 2024
Last update: March 2023
pdf Sexual and reproductive health (284 KB)
Last update: January 2024
Public Health England Go to https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/wider-determinants (opens new window) defines wider determinants, also known as social determinants, as a diverse range of social, economic and environmental factors which impact on people's health.
Addressing the wider determinants of health has a key role to play in reducing health inequalities.
This theme explores multiple topics including air quality, education, employment, crime and food poverty.
Last update: April 2024
Last update: April 2024
pdf Children Social Care (280 KB)
Last updated: February 2024
Last update: April 2024
pdf Children in Youth Justice System (354 KB)
Last update: October 2024
Last update: May 2024
Latest update: September 2024
Last update: September 2024
Last updated: February 2024
Last update: May 2024
pdf Employment and health (282 KB)
Last update: October 2019
pdf Female genital mutilation (FGM) (232 KB)
Last update: June 2024
Last update: March 2024
Last update: May 2024
Last update: May 2023
Last update: April 2024
pdf Internet connectivity (285 KB)
Last update: September 2024
Last update: October 2023
pdf Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) (332 KB)
Last update: May 2023
pdf Promoting healthy urban environments (285 KB)
Last update: March 2024
Last update: May 2024
pdf Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (700 KB)
Last update: November 2024
pdf Sexual violence and harassment (315 KB)
Last update: March 2024
Last update: November 2024
Healthwatch Bristol is the local health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, they want to hear about your experiences.
They have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care. They also help people find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.
More information about Healthwatch Bristol and links to a selection of their latest reports is available on our Health and Wellbeing reports web page.
Last update: September 2024