South West London CCG Annual Report and Accounts 2020/21

Wandsworth Wandsworth is London’s largest inner-city borough with over 332,000 people, and has a significantly young demographic, with the highest proportion of the population (31%) aged between 30 and 44 of any council in the country. Many people who live in the borough are affluent, well educated, healthy and in work. However, this is not the case for everyone. Nearly 30% of children come from income- deprived households, and a quarter of over-60s are in receipt of pension credits. Life expectancy in deprived areas of the borough is significantly lower than the most affluent areas: 8.9 years lower for men and 6.8 years lower for women. The main challenges we face in Wandsworth are: • Improving the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people by investing in new services, making it easier for young people to access support, and reducing waiting times. Around 2,800 children aged 5-16 have mental health disorders primary school children are obese or overweight 1/3 of 15 year-olds partake in 3 or more risky behaviours including taking drugs and alcohol 12 % over 18s have a common disorder, such as anxiety or depression 44,000 The number of people aged 65 or over is projected to increase by 44 % in the next 20 years Over 10,000 older people live alone people have dementia Nearly 1,400 carers 19,000 Approximately Approximately 15,000 people have diabetes and 25,000 are on the verge of developing it • Supporting more people living with diabetes in community settings, enabling them to be supported closer to home. • Improving the support we provide to the frailest older people in care homes at the end of their lives. • Reducing childhood obesity and risky behaviours. • Improving mental health and wellbeing for adults. • Supporting people living with dementia and reducing social isolation. Read more about the health and wellbeing needs of people in Wandsworth and our plans to develop services for people in Wandsworth at www.swlondonccg.nhs.uk/your-area/ wandsworth/wandsworth-our-plans 22 | NHS South West London Clinical Commissioning Group