Older people (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Projected Need and Demand
The overview outlined what is meant by an ageing population and the impact this will have. - By the middle of this century, there are projected to be 17.7 million people aged 65 years and over (24.8% of the population)
The level of need section outlined that in South Tyneside the population projections for over 65s in 2018 were 19.9% and 24.9% by 2042.
Our ageing population is becoming more diverse. By 2026 it is estimated that the older population from black and minority ethnic communities will make up 28.4% of the population compared to 21.2% today.
Our ageing population will be more open to diversity in sexuality with a significant growth in the number of older people who are openly gay, lesbian or bisexual.