This page relates to the 2014/15 JSNA. For the most recent JSNA information please click here. |
In May 2015, we published Somerset: Our County - JSNA Summary 2014/15. The summary gave an overview of the strategic health, wellbeing and social needs of Somerset people, with a particular focus on our rural communities.
A key aspect was an engagement exercise with young people in rural areas:
A ‘bite-sized’ public summary was also printed and distributed to libraries, parish councils, voluntary organisations and GP surgeries:
There has been a big increase since 2001 in the number of residents with a Level 4 (e.g., Bachelor degree) or above qualification. There are now more people qualified to at least Level 4 (25.6%) than people with no qualifications (22.4%). - 2011 Census