Introduction
Population migration is the movement of people from one usual place of residence to another, either internationally or within a country, for short‑term or long‑term periods. Migration is a key driver of population change and an important determinant of health, as it can both enable better health and create severe health vulnerabilities depending on the context of the move, transit, and destination
Migration includes:
- International migration – people moving into or out of the UK.
- Internal migration – movement within the UK (e.g. between local authorities or regions).
The ONS estimate that between 2023 and 2024 the following changes occurred:
- More deaths than births led to a fall in the population of 1,808 people (-0.5%). In total, there were 2,594 births and 4,402 deaths in East Riding of Yorkshire.
- Net internal migration (people moving to and from other areas in the UK) increased the population by 5,938 (1.7%). There were 19,753 people entering the area and 13,815 people leaving.
- Net international migration led to an increase in East Riding of Yorkshire’s population of 548 (0.2%) as a result of 1,265 people entering the area and 717 people leaving the area.
- Other change (which includes changes to armed forces personnel and prisoners) for East Riding of Yorkshire was less than 0.1%.
Migrant health needs overview:
- Migrant Population are an inclusion health group and subsequent have additional needs to access the same level of health and care support in our communities
- Vaccine preventable diseases are likely to occurring migrant population dues to the variation in availability in routine vaccination programmes throughout the worlds
Source: OHID
Insights:
SMILE and partner organisations conducted a series of discussions (over a number of sessions) with migrants in Goole, about their experience of living in the town.
Discussions were centred around:
- Understanding where people would go if they needed help.
- Improving their experience of support and services.
- Supporting their health and wellbeing, skills and employability.
- Understanding their health needs including access to child immunisation and vaccination.
Findings from the session included:
- The migrant residents of Goole appreciated its friendly and safe community, as well as the accessibility of amenities.
- However, they face employment challenges due to language and qualification barriers, and healthcare access issues such as long waiting times and discriminatory practices.
- Leisure activities are enjoyed but hindered by cost and health issues.
- Strong support networks and cultural heritage, including traditional cuisine and celebrations, are valued.
- Language barriers persist, impacting community integration and healthcare communication.
- Despite these challenges, residents generally feel content and employ various stress management strategies.
The report can be viewed and downloaded below.
- Common health needs of refugees and migrants: literature review
- Migration Yorkshire PowerPoint presentation (PDF)
- Migration Yorkshire website
- Related JSNA pages:
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