Consultation results indicate that 54% think local primary health care services are good.
The Cancer death rate for women aged 15 –64 is higher than average, and rates of coronary heart disease amongst the older population (aged 65-74) are twice the health authority area average (East Sussex Brighton & Hove).
Teenage pregnancy rate is high.
Greater Hollington has the highest numbers (amongst Hastings’ wards) of residents in receipt of the basic Disability Living Allowance and the higher rate care and mobility allowances.
(Street Talking Survey Dec 2001 - total respondents 255)