Vital signs

Vital Signs brings together statistical data and community consultation. It analyses 10 social themes in the three East End boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham, comparing them to the rest of the UK.

We commission this research to better understand the particular dynamics of these boroughs, which are amongst the most deprived in the country.

Vital Signs informs our community investment. It means we can target support where it is needed most, in order to create lasting change.

Our latest 2022 Vital Signs Report, undertaken in partnership with Dr Kate Dawson, Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science, shows that:

Whilst the boroughs have strong economies, not everyone benefits
Educational attainment is not translating into employment
Despite improvements, levels of deprivation are still very high, especially amongst the youngest and the oldest in our communities
Digital exclusion is an important area of concern, with clear links to income poverty

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