Exploring multivariate and local-level data in the Scottish Census
Since 1801, the Scottish census has been used to provide a snapshot of the people and households that make up the country. Conducted by the National Records of Scotland, this decennial census is separate from the ONS’s Census in England and Wales. In Scotland, the latest census was carried out in 2022, opposed to 2021, […]
NHS waiting lists decrease over the year but ICBs continue to miss target
At the end of February 2025, there were 6.2 million NHS patients awaiting to start treatment. This is a decrease of 1.6% in the number of patients waiting over the year. On Thursday, NHS England published its Consultant-led Referral to Treatment Waiting Times data for February 2025. The data showed a moderate decrease in the […]
80.2% of cancer patients diagnosed on time, marking significant improvement in rates
In February, an average of 80.2% of people received their cancer diagnosis on time after an urgent referral. This is an improvement from 73.4% seen the month before. This morning, NHS England has published the most recent statistics on cancer waiting times for February 2025. The statistics paint a positive picture, showing higher rates of […]
Families face hundred-year social housing waiting lists in London amid drop in sales
A 27% decrease in social housing sales took place in 2023/2024, as reports reveal hundred-year long waiting lists for family social housing in a number of local authorities. Polimapper’s visualisation shows that over 17k social housing sales were completed last year in England. Nonetheless, this falls short compared to the 24.2k sales made the year […]
London house prices fall amid UK-wide market slump
Housing prices in local authorities across London have seen a decline in January 2025, new data visualised by Polimapper shows. This comes amid news of a broader UK-wide slide in property values, following a rush to complete purchases ahead of recent stamp duty changes. The Office for National Statistics has published a new update to […]
What’s new in the latest Polimapper release: Version 4.1
It’s been a busy few months for the Polimapper technical team, who’ve implemented a number of product improvements to allow for a more seamless experience. Here’s a summary of what’s new in Version 4.1. Simplified stakeholder outreach Polimapper’s new stakeholder outreach functionality makes it simpler to connect your audience with decision-makers. This functionality allows you […]
New study reveals Dementia prevention breakthrough, but diagnostics remain low
Although dementia diagnosis rates have increased to 64.8% in 2024, these continue to be significantly below pre-pandemic levels, new statistics from the Department of Health and Social Care show. This comes as a new study revealed Shingles vaccine as a potential prevention tool against dementia. Dementia diagnosis rates, calculated by comparing recorded diagnosis to estimated […]
Palliative care rates return to pre-pandemic levels despite funding concerns
Last year, an average of 16% of people had palliative caring responsibilities in England. This is a decrease of 4% from the year before, and represents a return to pre-pandemic rates, statistics from the Department of Health and Social Care show. The data visualised by Polimapper, highlighting geographical trends, reveals that the NHS Lancashire and […]
Long term social care support increases by 3% amidst high dissatisfaction rates
In December 2024, over 600k adults in England were in receipt of long term social care support, data visualised by Polimapper shows. The statistics published this morning by the Department of Health and Social Care reveal that there was a 3% increase in the number of recipients of long-term support between January and December, which […]
NHS dissatisfaction on the rise as 40% of patients unhappy with waiting times communication
In February 2025, 57% of NHS patients were dissatisfied with the communication of NHS waiting times in the Mid and South Essex ICB, new data shows. The statistics from the ONS’s Health Insight Survey, visualised today by Polimapper, show that in England there was a slight decrease in dissatisfaction from the month before and a […]