The 2019 Local Authority Health Profiles have been published.

The Local Authority Health Profiles pull together existing information in one place and contain data on a range of health and wellbeing indicators for local populations. They are intended as ‘conversation starters’ to highlight local issues and priorities for members, and for discussion at Health and Wellbeing Boards.

To find your local 2019 Local Authority Health Profile:

• visit the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Local Authority Health Profiles homepage and insert a postcode, town or local authority in the ‘Find your Health Profile’ search box
• alternatively click on the ‘Downloads’ section of the online tool which can be accessed by clicking ‘Start Go to the data’ on the health profiles homepage

The 2017 Health Profiles have been published.

The Health Profiles provide a snapshot of health and wellbeing for each local authority in England using a range of charts and text. They pull together existing information in one place and contain data on a range of indicators for local populations.

Health Profiles are intended as ‘conversation starters’ to highlight local issues and priorities for members, and for discussion at Health and Wellbeing Boards.

To find your local 2017 Health Profile:

• visit the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles introduction webpage
• insert a postcode, town or local authority in the ‘Find your Health Profile’ search box, located in the top left of the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles introduction webpage

Data for all indicators in the 2017 Health Profiles have been previously published in the Health Profiles online tool and are also available:

View the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles online tool.

The 2018 Local Authority Health Profiles have been published.

The Local Authority Health Profiles pull together existing information in one place and contain data on a range of health and wellbeing indicators for local populations. They are intended as ‘conversation starters’ to highlight local issues and priorities for members, and for discussion at Health and Wellbeing Boards.

To find your local 2018 Local Authority Health Profile:

• visit the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles introduction webpage
• insert a postcode, town or local authority in the ‘Find your Health Profile’ search box, located in the top left of the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles introduction webpage

Data for all indicators in the 2018 Local Authority Health Profiles have been previously published in the Health Profiles online tool and are also available:

View the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles online tool.

The online Health Profiles data has been updated for August 2017.

The online Health Profiles are updated quarterly at the same time as the Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF).

The data are presented in an interactive tool that allows users to view them in a user-friendly format. The profiles provide a snapshot overview of health for each local authority in England. These profiles are intended to help local government and health services make plans to improve local people’s health and reduce health inequalities.

This quarterly update contains one new indicator showing the estimated dementia diagnosis rate for people aged 65 and over. We added this indicator following consultation with users and it also appears in PHOF.

http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">View the online Health Profiles.

Fingertips is a large public health data collection by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities.Data is organised into themed profiles consisting of groups of related indicators/metrics.This dataset contains the IDs of profiles available to query using the Fingertips API.

The Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) has updated the Mortality Profile.

The profile brings together a selection of mortality indicators, including from other OHID data tools such as the https://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/public-health-outcomes-framework/data" class="govuk-link">Public Health Outcomes Framework, making it easier to assess outcomes across a range of causes of death.

For the January 2022 update, 2 new indicators have been added to the profile:

• mortality rate for deaths involving COVID-19, all ages
• mortality rate for deaths involving COVID-19, under 75s

COVID-19 was the leading cause of death in England in 2020, but the pandemic had a much greater impact on mortality in some areas than others. These indicators have been included alongside other indicators for leading causes of death in the Mortality Profile to provide a more complete picture of mortality for local areas in 2020.

If you would like to send us feedback on the tool please contact profilefeedback@phe.gov.uk.

The online Health Profiles data has been updated for May 2018.

Indicators in the Health Profiles are taken from other published profiles in PHE, mainly the Public Health Outcomes Framework (PHOF). These indicators are updated in the online tool at the same time they are published in their originating profiles.

The data are presented in an interactive tool that allows users to view them in a user-friendly format. The profiles provide a snapshot overview of health for each local authority in England. They are intended to help local government and health services make plans to improve local people’s health and reduce health inequalities.

See the attached indicator updates document for full details of the indicators being updated or revised.

View the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">online Health Profiles.

This dataset presents the average number of years a man aged 65 can expect to live in good health, known as healthy life expectancy (HLE). It is a key measure of quality of life in later years and reflects both longevity and the prevalence of good health among older men.

Rationale Increasing healthy life expectancy at age 65 for males is a major public health objective. It highlights the importance of not only living longer but also maintaining good health and independence in later life. This indicator supports the planning of health and social care services and helps assess the impact of health inequalities and lifestyle factors on aging populations.

Numerator The numerator is derived from the number of deaths registered in the respective calendar years and the weighted prevalence of individuals reporting good or very good health, as captured by the Annual Population Survey (APS). Data are provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Denominator The denominator is based on population estimates from the 2021 Census and the APS sample, weighted to reflect local authority population totals. These data are also provided by the ONS.

Caveats Healthy life expectancy figures exclude residents of communal establishments, except for NHS housing and students in halls of residence who are included based on their parents' address. This may affect comparability in areas with large institutional populations.

External References Fingertips Public Health Profiles – Healthy Life Expectancy (Male)

Localities ExplainedThis dataset contains data based on either the resident locality or registered locality of the patient, a distinction is made between resident locality and registered locality populations:Resident Locality refers to individuals who live within the defined geographic boundaries of the locality. These boundaries are aligned with official administrative areas such as wards and Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).Registered Locality refers to individuals who are registered with GP practices that are assigned to a locality based on the Primary Care Network (PCN) they belong to. These assignments are approximate—PCNs are mapped to a locality based on the location of most of their GP surgeries. As a result, locality-registered patients may live outside the locality, sometimes even in different towns or cities.This distinction is important because some health indicators are only available at GP practice level, without information on where patients actually reside. In such cases, data is attributed to the locality based on GP registration, not residential address.

Click here to explore more from the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnerships Outcome Framework.

This dataset presents the age-standardised mortality rate among children aged 1 to 17 years. It captures the number of deaths from all causes within this age group, registered during calendar years, and expresses the rate per 100,000 population. The data is age-standardised to allow for fair comparisons across different populations and time periods, accounting for variations in age structure.

Rationale Reducing child mortality is a key public health priority. Monitoring mortality rates among children aged 1 to 17 years provides critical insight into the overall health and wellbeing of this population group, and helps identify areas where interventions may be needed to improve outcomes and reduce preventable deaths.

Numerator The numerator is defined as the number of deaths from all causes among children aged 1 to 17 years, registered in the calendar year. This data is sourced from the Death Register.

Denominator The denominator is the mid-year population estimate for children aged 1 to 17 years, based on single year of age and sex for local authorities in England and Wales. These estimates are derived from the 2021 Census.

Caveats There are no specific caveats noted for this dataset. However, users should consider potential limitations related to registration delays or changes in population estimates over time.

External References Further information and related indicators can be found on the Fingertips Public Health Profiles website.

Localities ExplainedThis dataset contains data based on either the resident locality or registered locality of the patient, a distinction is made between resident locality and registered locality populations:Resident Locality refers to individuals who live within the defined geographic boundaries of the locality. These boundaries are aligned with official administrative areas such as wards and Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).Registered Locality refers to individuals who are registered with GP practices that are assigned to a locality based on the Primary Care Network (PCN) they belong to. These assignments are approximate—PCNs are mapped to a locality based on the location of most of their GP surgeries. As a result, locality-registered patients may live outside the locality, sometimes even in different towns or cities.This distinction is important because some health indicators are only available at GP practice level, without information on where patients actually reside. In such cases, data is attributed to the locality based on GP registration, not residential address.

Click here to explore more from the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnerships Outcome Framework.

This dataset provides the directly age-standardised mortality rate from respiratory diseases in individuals under the age of 75. Respiratory diseases, including conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and pneumonia, are a major cause of premature death. This indicator supports the monitoring of respiratory health and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing early mortality in the Birmingham and Solihull area.

Rationale Reducing premature mortality from respiratory diseases is a key objective in improving population health and reducing health inequalities. This indicator helps to track progress in respiratory disease prevention, early diagnosis, and management, and supports strategic planning and resource allocation.

Numerator The numerator is the number of deaths from respiratory diseases (ICD-10 codes J00–J99) registered in the respective calendar years, for individuals aged under 75.

Denominator The denominator is the population of individuals under 75 years of age, also aggregated into quinary age bands. For single-year rates, the population is based on the 2021 Census. For three-year rolling averages, the denominator is the aggregated population-years over the three years.

Caveats Data may not align with published Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures due to differences in postcode lookup versions and the application of comparability ratios used in Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) data.

External references Fingertips Public Health Profiles – Respiratory Disease Indicator

Localities ExplainedThis dataset contains data based on either the resident locality or registered locality of the patient, a distinction is made between resident locality and registered locality populations:Resident Locality refers to individuals who live within the defined geographic boundaries of the locality. These boundaries are aligned with official administrative areas such as wards and Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).Registered Locality refers to individuals who are registered with GP practices that are assigned to a locality based on the Primary Care Network (PCN) they belong to. These assignments are approximate—PCNs are mapped to a locality based on the location of most of their GP surgeries. As a result, locality-registered patients may live outside the locality, sometimes even in different towns or cities.This distinction is important because some health indicators are only available at GP practice level, without information on where patients actually reside. In such cases, data is attributed to the locality based on GP registration, not residential address.

Click here to explore more from the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnerships Outcome Framework.

The 2016 Health Profiles have been published.

The Health Profiles provide a snapshot of health and wellbeing for each local authority in England using a range of charts and text. They pull together existing information in one place and contain data on a range of indicators for local populations.

Health Profiles are intended as ‘conversation starters’ to highlight local issues and priorities for members, and for discussion at Health and Wellbeing Boards.

There have been a number of changes to indicator definitions, as well as removal and replacement of some indicators for the 2016 Health Profiles.

These indicator changes follow the PHOF refresh in May 2016 and a recent consultation with users of the Health Profiles.

See Health Profiles: August 2016 data update for a document explaining the reasons for the indicator changes.

To find your local 2016 Health Profile:

• http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">visit the Health Profiles introduction webpage
• insert a postcode, town or local authority in the ‘Find your Health Profile’ search box, located in the top left of the http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">Health Profiles introduction webpage

Data for all indicators in the 2016 Health Profiles have been previously published in the Health Profiles online tool and are also available:

http://fingertips.phe.org.uk/profile/health-profiles">View the Health Profiles online tool.

This dataset presents the crude rate of neonatal mortality, defined as the number of deaths of infants aged under 28 days per 1,000 live births. It is a vital indicator of perinatal and maternal health, reflecting the quality of antenatal, intrapartum, and neonatal care services.

Rationale Reducing neonatal mortality is a key public health goal. Elevated rates may indicate challenges in maternal health, access to quality healthcare during pregnancy and childbirth, or complications in the early neonatal period. Monitoring this indicator supports efforts to improve maternity services and early life outcomes.

Numerator The numerator is the number of deaths of infants aged under 28 days registered during the relevant period. Data are sourced from the Deaths Register.

Denominator The denominator is the number of live births registered during the same period. Births are assigned to geographical areas based on the mother’s usual residence. Data are sourced from the Births Register.

Caveats Live births are geographically assigned based on the mother’s usual residence, which may differ from the location of the birth or death. This should be considered when interpreting local-level data.

External References Fingertips Public Health Profiles – Neonatal Mortality Rate

Localities ExplainedThis dataset contains data based on either the resident locality or registered locality of the patient, a distinction is made between resident locality and registered locality populations:Resident Locality refers to individuals who live within the defined geographic boundaries of the locality. These boundaries are aligned with official administrative areas such as wards and Lower Layer Super Output Areas (LSOAs).Registered Locality refers to individuals who are registered with GP practices that are assigned to a locality based on the Primary Care Network (PCN) they belong to. These assignments are approximate—PCNs are mapped to a locality based on the location of most of their GP surgeries. As a result, locality-registered patients may live outside the locality, sometimes even in different towns or cities.This distinction is important because some health indicators are only available at GP practice level, without information on where patients actually reside. In such cases, data is attributed to the locality based on GP registration, not residential address.

Click here to explore more from the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Partnerships Outcome Framework.