Cost of living crisis in Greenwich

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Healthwatch Greenwich report on issues they heard in general engagement and in a survey of the public about the cost of living.  They heard from 106 people.

Increase In the cost of living Is not affecting Greenwich residents equally. Ethnic minority residents are more likely to be struggling to cope , with worry and anxiety affecting psychological wellbeing. Mirroring national trends , Greenwich residents living with disability/long term condition worry more about paying bills, feel stressed and anxious most of the time, and are more likely to have cut back on heating and food.

They conclude that the increase in cost of living is exacerbating existing inequalities.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Greenwich
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Food, nutrition and catering
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
109
Age group
16 to 17 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 49 years
50 to 64 years
65 to 79 years
80+ years
Gender
Women
Men
Ethnicity
Arab
Asian / Asian British: Bangladeshi
Asian / Asian British: Chinese
Asian / Asian British: Indian
Asian / Asian British: Pakistani
Asian / Asian British: Any other Asian / Asian British background
Black / Black British: African
Black / Black British: Caribbean
Black / Black British: Any other Black / Black British background
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: Asian and White
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: Black African and White
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: Black Caribbean and White
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups: Any other Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups background
Types of disabilities
Physical or mobility impairment
Sensory impairment
Learning disability or difficulties
Mental health condition
Long term condition
Other
Types of long term conditions
Asthma, COPD or respiratory condition
Blindness or severe visual impairment
Cancer
Cardiovascular condition (including stroke)
Chronic kidney disease
Deafness or severe hearing impairment
Dementia
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Hypertension
Learning disability
Mental health condition
Musculoskeletal condition
Other
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