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However, in order to deliver these outcomes and to fully understand the care and support needs of minority and marginalised groups there is a need to obtain and analyse more robust demographic data than that currently available.
For example, 2011 Census data shows that the Black and Minority Ethnic population in West Wales made up less than 2% of the overall population (compared to 4.4% in Wales) and that there were 335, 74, and 454 persons in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, respectively described as White Gypsy or Irish Traveler. However, we also know that since 2011 there has been inward migration of people from other parts of the EU and of refugees and asylum seekers from other parts of the world.
The total number of asylum seekers and refugees living in Wales is estimated to be between 7,500 and 11,500). The top five countries of origin of asylum seekers living in Wales at the end of March 2013 were People's Republic of China, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria and Afghanistan. The most common age group of asylum seekers is 30-34 years. Just under half of all asylum seekers living in Wales are female. More work is needed to engage with such groups, identify specific needs and ensure that services are responsive to them.
There is also a lack of consistent data to inform our understanding of these groups and other minority and marginalised groups including:
• Offenders,ex-offenders,andtheirfamilies
• Homeless
• Thelesbian,gay,bisexualandtransgender(LGBT)community • BlackandMinorityEthnic(BME)groups
• Militaryveterans
For example, in relation to homelessness, local authorities collect data on the numbers of people who present as homeless and who after advice and / or mediation are assessed as ‘final duty’ homeless. However, there are less consistent approaches in relation to identifying rough sleepers across the region.
Where possible, we have highlighted specific needs of minority and marginalised groups into the thematic reports; for example, the carers Report notes that the proportion of carers in the BME population is less than the proportion in the population as a whole and the VAWDASV report makes specific reference to the care and support needs of migrant, refugee and asylum seeking women in the region.
A high level Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) was undertaken to support this population assessment and ensure that it reflects the requirements of the Public Sector Equality Duty and properly considers the needs of protected groups. Moreover, it will be vitally important to ensure, when planning future services and addressing the issues and
West Wales Population Assessment March 2017 Cross cutting themes