National Statistical

From regular exercise to five-a-day, we all know what adds up to good health. But there’s also a lesser-known part to the equation and that’s data: the evidence and numbers that allow us to track the health of our nation and uncover where vital health resources are needed most.

Join us on Thursday 12 December to learn about people’s changing life expectancy, what the picture of health looks like across the country, and how we are continually ‘taking the pulse’ of our nation.

A healthy outlook

You’ll hear from experts from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Public Health Wales (PHW) who’ll be giving unique insights into a variety of UK health statistics, how they are produced and how they’re utilised to help us form a picture of the nation’s health.

In addition to exploring how health data is de-identified and kept secure, ONS’s Dr Amie Fairs will discuss the complex landscape of health inequalities, which tell us how people’s health and cause of death changes based on personal characteristics, or what region they’re from.

She’ll also show you how to use our ‘Explore local statistics’ tool to get a better picture of health in your local area, from the number of people who smoke cigarettes to healthy life expectancy and cancer diagnosis percentages.

Our latest work to link health to employment prospects and wealth will also be on the agenda, including our latest findings on the impact of bariatric surgery on monthly employee pay and status.

Improving people’s lives

We will also be joined by Rhys Powell, Advanced Public Health Intelligence Analyst at PHW. He will discuss their work to protect and improve health and well-being and reduce health inequalities for the people of Wales. Come along to hear more about the official statistics PHW produces and how their work helps to support the lives of people at risk of type 2 diabetes.

Book now

Whether you’re a student, carer, healthcare professional, or simply curious about the numbers behind our health, this free and interactive webinar is for you.

This is our final webinar of 2024, so don’t miss this opportunity to take part. Book your spot today!

Past webinars in this series have included subjects such as measuring the cost of living, the life cycle of statistics, and understanding the value of environmental data. Fancy a recap? You can catch up on all our previous webinars via the ONS YouTube Channel or visit the ONS website to find out more.

If you would like to get in touch about any of these events, please email us at: engagement.hub@ons.gov.uk.