Workplace health in Slough
Slough is a unique area, and as such, faces unique challenges.
In Slough, the life expectancy of men and women living in the town is lower than the average for the rest of the country.
- Life expectancy for men:
- Slough – 60 years
- UK – 79 years.
- Life expectancy for women:
- Slough – 59
- UK - 83.
Rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes are high, and physical activity and vaccination levels are low. There are also inequalities in health across the town, with members of some ethnic groups and residents of some areas of the borough more likely to suffer from ill health than others.
In Slough, 73.5% of 16-64 year-olds were in employment in 2019/20. That equates to around 73,600 people living in Slough who are in employment. The workplace is therefore an important part of the health and wellbeing of the people of Slough.
Impacts of COVID-19 on health and the economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on both the health and economy of Slough. One year into the outbreak, nearly 15,000 Slough residents had contracted the virus, and over 300 people from Slough had died with COVID-19.
The pandemic has also impacted people’s mental health and wellbeing, with people across the country reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety. The economy of Slough has also suffered, with unemployment rates rising across the town as the pandemic has progressed. Health, wellbeing and employment are all key issues in our town right now.