South West London CCG Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21

Kingston Kingston has a population of around 179,600 (2018), which is ageing but relatively affluent. The physical health of people in Kingston reflects the overall affluence of the area, with lower prevalence of many diseases than London as a whole. However, like all London boroughs, it also has inequalities and pockets of relative deprivation. Kingston is also diverse, with large Tamil and Korean populations. The main challenges we face in Kingston are: • An increasingly older population who require more extensive health and social care. • Increasing numbers of older people living alone. Projected figures show that the population will grow by 9% between 2017-2027, with more very old (over 90). 29 % of 10 to 11 year olds are overweight or obese children aged 15-19 are admitted to hospital due to self-harm 1 in 200 children have special educational needs in Kingston’s state schools 2,735 More than 1 in 7 adults are providing 50 or more hours of unpaid care a week depression and/or anxiety Up to 25,000 people have of people are predicted to have hypertension 18.9 % The number of people over 65 is predicted to grow by 27 % by 2025 over 65s have a long term condition 9,960 8,707 over 65s live alone • A rising number of patients with dementia-related health problems. • Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death, followed by respiratory disease. • All three major causes of death have preventable risk factors, such as smoking, diet, exercise and excess alcohol consumption. • Last years of life are lived with a disability for an average of 12.7 years for men and 15.2 years for women. Read more about the health and wellbeing needs of people in Kingston and our plans to develop services for people in Kingston at www.swlondonccg.nhs.uk/your-area/ kingston/kingston-our-plans 18 | NHS South West London Clinical Commissioning Group