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When compared with regional and national figures, fewer people from Ormsgill report excellent health

and more people report fair and poor health. Emotional well-being in Ormsgill is slightly higher than the
average. 18-24-year olds and those 75-85-year olds reported the lowest levels of emotional well-being,

and those aged 35-44 years old reported the highest.

Loneliness: One in ten people of Ormsgill said they felt lonely often or always. This is lower than the

general population of the UK. Women under 45 (particularly under 25 years old), living with children were
the most likely to be lonely. Of people who were lonely often, 69% were female, and 86% had children

living with them. 93% of those who say they feel lonely often live with others. People with fair or poor
health account for over half the people who say they feel lonely often.

Community Connections and Social Networks: Family and friends made up most social connections. Those
with poor health and those who say they feel lonely often were more likely to report having few or no

connections. The primary schools, the local PCSO and the community centres were the main institutions

cited as being a resource and can be used as anchors to connect with the community. Social media plays
a significant role in communicating what’s on in the community.

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