Essex Caring Communities Commission Survey

Rising population levels Ageing population Increasing number of people with complex needs Having a sufficient workforce Having a high quality workforce Challenges accessing services Access and use of technology The economy Increasing poverty and inequality Environment/climate change Impacts from Brexit Impacts from pandemic Impacts from cost of living crisis Lack of community cohesion Social isolation Other

Health and social care Child and family services Education Employment Policing and community safety Transport and infrastructure Waste and environment Housing Parks and green spaces Community services Digital access Other

Strong sense of community Role of community and faith groups Role of local public services Role of local schools Support from local charities/volunteers Community groups and activities Access to local healthcare services (GPs, clinics) Access to parks and green spaces Access to leisure and sports facilities Good public transport links Access to healthy food options Other