Early / family help JSNAA (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)

Deprivation

Deprivation is associated with child abuse, neglect, and social service involvement.

According to the 2019 Indices of Deprivation, South Tyneside is one of the most deprived local authorities.

Of the 316 local authorities in England, South Tyneside is ranked 12th most income deprived.

Of the 102 neighbourhoods in South Tyneside, 52 were among the 20 percent most income deprived in England and 7 were in the 20 percent least income deprived in England.

There are an estimated 31,201 children and young people aged 18 and younger in South Tyneside.

Income deprivation affecting children is approximately 26.7% (significantly higher than the England average of 17.1%) with significant variability across the borough.

How many children / young people / families are seeking support

The Front Door in South Tyneside is the main point of contact for families and professionals seeking support for families. 

Contacts fluctuate throughout the year with a decrease in numbers in the summer months and December, and a peak in the Autumn. This trend has been consistent over several years.

Contacts are received through a variety of sources. Schools are the most common source of contact (30%), with police (17%) and health (15%) as the second and third most commonest contact source.

The most common reason for contacts to the Early / Family Help Service from November 2022 to January 2023 were boundaries and behaviours, followed by the child's mental health and family dysfunction.