The Care Quality Commission has published a report called "Closing theGap" which highlights inequalities in health in Engalnd and Wales. It states that, "There are still stark, persistent differences in life expectancy. In England and Wales, adults in the richest area can expect to live 23 years longer than adults in the poorest area when comparing electoral wards."
If you live in Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmonds the average life expectance is 93.4 years. In Middlehaven, Middlesborough it's 67.8 years. A shocking difference of almost 26 years. Read the full report at http://www.cqc.org.uk/newsandevents/newsstories.cfm?cit_id=35290&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1&usecache=false
About Me
- Linda Roy
- Lifetime commitment to the trade union and labour movement. Been local workplace and national CWU representative and held many other positions in the CWU. TUC accredited tutor and disability champion. Former Labour town councillor and town Mayor.
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