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Community Planning Research and Information Group

PROFILE OF MIDLOTHIAN

2012

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0.95 24/5/13 Executive summary expanded to be stand alone; Sections 2, 5 & 6 revised; Corrections & improvements throughout

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MIDLOTHIAN PROFILE 2012 – A REVIEW OF STATISTICAL INDICATORS

Midlothian Community Planning Research and Information Group (CPRIG)

This is a publication produced by the Community Planning Research and Information Group

(CPRIG), which was formally known as the Social Inclusion Partnership Research and

Intelligence Group. Further publications issued by this group include the Socio-

Demographic Profiles for 2002; 2003; 2005; 2007; 2008, the Midlothian Profiles 2009, 2010 &

2011 and ward profiles of Midlothian.

The principal editor would like to thank all members of the CPRIG for their help in producing this

document.

Principal Editor:

Louise McShane Midlothian Council

Sub –Editor

David Hamer Midlothian Council

Other CPRIG members include:

Alasdair Mathers Midlothian Council

Jo McLure Midlothian Council

Eilidh Fletcher NHS Lothian

Fiona Hunt Midlothian Council

Gillian Cousin Midlothian Council

LauraYuill Police Scotland/Midlothian Council

Margaret Nisbet Midlothian Voluntary Action

Anne Moodie Volunteer Centre, Midlothian

Philip Wark Midlothian Council

Rebecca Fairnie Midlothian Council

Jane Handley Edinburgh College

Sean Faughey Midlothian Council

Ian McDougall Midlothian Council

For further information or copies of this document, please contact:

Louise McShane

Midlothian Council

Fairfield House

Dalkeith

Midlothian

EH22 3ZH

Tel: 0131 271 3440

Email: louise.mcshane@midlothian.gov.uk

This document is also available to download at:

www.midlothian.gov.uk

www.mvacvs.org.uk

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COMPILER’S NOTES

The Midlothian Profile is a compilation of statistical and other research information that has been

previously published by a range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies and does not present

primary research. References and hypertext links to the original sources are provided throughout.

The 2011 census is the most recent, accurate description of demography and has been used where

possible. Not all of the census data is available at the time of writing. Other information most recent

at the time of publication has been used. The hypertext links can be used to search for updates to

statistical data.

Data presented in this document is based on several different geographies. These include, in

descending order of area, local authority, intermediate geography, multi-member ward and

datazone. These are described below and further explanation can be found where relevant in the

text, or by contacting the principal editor.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Midlothian is one of 32 local authorities established in Scotland on 1 April 1996

MULTI-MEMBER WARDS

Midlothian has had six wards, each represented jointly by three councillors. The wards are shown

below

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Ward Identification

Number

1. Bonnyrigg 169

2. Dalkeith 168

3. Midlothian East 166

4. Midlothian South 165

5. Midlothian West 167

6. Penicuik 170

INTERMEDIATE GEOGRAPHY

The intermediate geography is a new geography used for small area reporting in Scotland.

Intermediate zones are built from clusters of datazones and fit within Council area boundaries. Each

intermediate zone contains at least 2500 residents.

DATAZONES

The datazone geography covers the whole of Scotland. Datazones are groups of Census output

areas which have populations of between 500 and 1,000 household residents and some effort has

been made to respect physical boundaries. In addition, they have compact shape and contain

households with similar social characteristics. Scotland is divided into 6,505 datazones 112 of

which describe Midlothian and are set out in detail in Appendix 1.

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MIDLOTHIAN PROFILE 2012

CONTENTS

1. DEMOGRAPHICS................................................................................................................ 12 1.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 12 1.2. Midlothian’s Population .................................................................................................... 12 1.3. Population Estimates by Ward .......................................................................................... 15 1.4. Population Projections ...................................................................................................... 16 1.5. Households......................................................................................................................... 19 1.6. Births & Deaths .................................................................................................................. 20 1.7. Migration ............................................................................................................................. 22 1.8. Minority Ethnic Populations .............................................................................................. 23

2. ADULT HEALTH, COMMUNITY CARE & HOUSING .......................................................... 25 2.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 25 2.2. General Health .................................................................................................................... 25 2.3. Alcohol and Smoking ......................................................................................................... 27 2.4. Drug Misuse ........................................................................................................................ 29 2.5. Women and Children’s Health ........................................................................................... 30 2.6. Cancer...................................................................................................................................36 2.7. Heart Disease, Respiratory Diseases, Stroke and Diabetes ............................................ 38 2.8. Older People ....................................................................................................................... 43 2.9. Mental Health ...................................................................................................................... 44 2.10. Social Work Referrals ........................................................................................................ 45 2.11. Lone Parents in Midlothian ................................................................................................ 46 2.12. Corporate Parenting in Midlothian .................................................................................... 48 2.13. Residential Care Homes .................................................................................................... 50 2.14. Homecare Services ............................................................................................................ 51 2.15. Housing ............................................................................................................................... 52 2.16. Homelessness .................................................................................................................... 56 2.17. Other Rented Housing ....................................................................................................... 58 2.18. Property .............................................................................................................................. 60

3. MAXIMISING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ....................................................................... 64 3.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 64 3.2. Headline Statistics ............................................................................................................. 65 3.3. Working Population.............................................................................................................65 3.4. Earnings................................................................................................................................68 3.5. Employment ........................................................................................................................ 70 3.6. Local Business ................................................................................................................... 73 3.7. Business Locations ........................................................................................................... 75 3.8. Midlothian Economic Development Framework (MEDF) ................................................. 76 3.9. Responding to the Economic Downturn........................................................................... 77

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4. ENSURING MIDLOTHIAN IS A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT ...................... 78 4.1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 78 4.2. Recorded Crimes and Solvency Rates ............................................................................. 78 4.3. Crime Location ................................................................................................................... 80 4.4. Road Safety ........................................................................................................................ 80 4.5. Domestic Abuse ................................................................................................................. 81 4.6. Fire Safety ........................................................................................................................... 81

5. CONSERVING AND IMPROVING MIDLOTHIAN’S ENVIRONMENT .................................. 82 5.1. Biodiversity, Flora and Fauna ........................................................................................... 82 5.2. Water ................................................................................................................................... 84 5.3. Waste .................................................................................................................................. 85 5.4. Air ........................................................................................................................................ 87 5.5. Energy & Power .................................................................................................................. 89 5.6 Perceptions of Neighbourhood...........................................................................................90 5.7. Cultural Heritage and Material Assets .............................................................................. 90 5.8. Landscape .......................................................................................................................... 90 5.9. Further Information ............................................................................................................ 91 5.10. References and Resources ............................................................................................... 91

6. IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN MIDLOTHIAN ....................................... 92 6.1. Midlothian’s Third Sector in 2013 ..................................................................................... 92 6.2. Volunteering ....................................................................................................................... 94 6.3. Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2012 ......................................................... 95 6.4. Educational Attainment ..................................................................................................... 97 6.5. Destination of Midlothian School Leavers 2007 to 2012 (5 year trends) ........................ 98 6.6. Qualification Levels of Midlothian Residents ................................................................. 104 6.7. Exclusions and Unauthorised School Absences ........................................................... 105 6.8. Free School Meals ............................................................................................................ 106 6.9. Further Education ............................................................................................................ 106 6.10. Unemployment ................................................................................................................. 110 6.11. Job Seekers Allowance.................................................................................................... 114 6.12. Adult Literacy and Numeracy .......................................................................................... 116 6.13. Library Usage ................................................................................................................... 118

REFERENCES AND DATA SOURCES ........................................................................................ 120

APPENDIX 1- DATAZONE MAPS ................................................................................................ 121

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

INTRODUCTION TO MIDLOTHIAN

Midlothian is a small local authority area adjoining Edinburgh’s southern boundary, framed by the

Pentland Hills in the West and the Moorfoot Hills of the Scottish Borders in the South. Most of

Midlothian’s population of 83,200 resides in or around the main towns of Penicuik; Bonnyrigg;

Loanhead; Dalkeith; Newtongrange and Gorebridge. The southern half of the authority is

predominantly rural, with a small population spread among a number of villages and farm

settlements.

Midlothian’s traditional industries were coal mining; paper making; textile milling and farming.

The first three of these have now disappeared and the area’s last deep coal mine closed in 1998.

The economic downturn from 2009 reduced activity in the construction sector and youth

unemployment increased as a result. The place of these industries is being taken by the

development of a range of business sectors including life and biosciences, retail and logistics.

The area has a reputation as a centre of excellence for life sciences and animal sciences, but

more needs to be done to connect this with employment of the people of Midlothian.

Penicuik is home to The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland

(2 SCOTS) and the Army Development and Selection Centre, Glencorse. Service Families’

accommodation is provided in Milton Bridge, Penicuik for around 151 families, of which around

144 houses are occupied at the time of this report. Most of this accommodation is occupied by 2

SCOTS families, including the families from other Battalions living on the estate.

Accommodation for many of the 432 single soldiers serving the Battalion is provided at

Glencorse Barracks.

Midlothian Council has been working closely with Edinburgh Garrison and other key

stakeholders to establish a Community Covenant; a voluntary statement of mutual support

between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community. It is intended to

complement the Armed Forces Covenant, which outlines the moral obligation between the

Nation, the Government and the Armed Forces at a local level. The Midlothian Community

Covenant was signed by Edinburgh Garrison and the members of the Community Planning

Partnership. The Community Covenant is the framework that will be used to both build upon the

existing support provided to the Armed Forces community in Midlothian and reciprocated by the

Armed Forces. Many of the Armed Forces community living and working in Midlothian will be

embedded within the wide range of statistics included within the Profile of Midlothian.

Some parts of Midlothian have seen increasing levels of economic deprivation with the

associated social and health issues. This has become worse as a result of the economic

downturn that began in 2009. Deprivation is most acute in the communities of Gorebridge,

Mayfield & Easthouses and Dalkeith & Woodburn. There are also smaller pockets of deprivation

within many of Midlothian’s communities and in all communities there are households on low

incomes, often combined with other issues such as disability; age; mental health; substance

misuse; lone parenting or caring responsibilities.

The Profile is developed in six sections within the framework of the five community planning

priorities, together with the overarching demographic profile. The key points from each section

are summarised below.

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Section 1 Demographics

• Population: Midlothian’s population increased by 2.8% to 83,200 between 2001 and 2011.

• Population Projection: Midlothian’s population is growing. The most recent population

projection predicts a population of 91,000 by 2035 (previously predicted as 76,000 by 2030).

There is reason to believe that the population will exceed this prediction.

• Households: Midlothian will likely see more one and two person households due to children

leaving home and older people being widowed, although indications are that most new-built

houses are for larger families.

• Population Profile: Midlothian’s current population is characterised by large young and

retired segments, with the latter growing rapidly and becoming predominantly female as it

ages. The impact of new-build family housing will tend to increase the younger and working

age population. Taken together, this may mean radical change in the nature and volume of

service demand.

Section 2

Adult Health, Community Care & Housing

• General Health: Comparison of 2001 and 2011 statistics suggests that general health remains good while the incidence of Limiting Long-Term Illness appears to have increased significantly.

• Alcohol & Smoking: Harmful alcohol consumption and the high prevalence of smoking appear most frequently in areas of high deprivation.

• Drug Misuse: The incidence of drug misuse appears to have fallen between 2006/7 and 2010/11 and is consistently below the Scottish rate, but the rate of misuse among 25-29 year olds is much higher than the Scottish rate.

• Teenage Pregnancy: Rates of teenage pregnancy in Midlothian fell below the National figures around 2004-7 but are now above these and are increasing more rapidly.

• Disease: Cancer; coronary heart disease; respiratory disease and diabetes all show large variations across Midlothian that correlate to areas of deprivation.

• Adult Contact with Social Services: The numbers of adult referrals and of adults with learning difficulties known to Social Workers have both declined over the last 3 years.

• Residential Care Homes: The number of residents in Midlothian Council care homes declined by 35% between 2011 & 2012 because of planned changes in use and increasing support for people to stay in their own homes.

• Housing: The Council and registered Social Landlords between them rent out 9,810 dwellings in Midlothian and arranged 970 new tenancies in 2011/12. Midlothian plans to build 400 more affordable homes. Midlothian Council’s waiting list stood at 4,620 at March 2012 and has since amalgamated its list with Melville Housing.

• Homelessness: Midlothian Council was compliant with the requirements of the Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003 at 30 June 2012, so all households unintentionally homeless will be entitled to present to the Council as homeless and be provided with settled accommodation.

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Section 3 Maximising Business Opportunities

• Working Population: The economically active population of Midlothian increased over 2011 by 5.6% and exceeds the Scottish average. Unemployment in Midlothian fell over 2011 to 7%, below Scottish and National levels, but still higher than it was in 2008 and youth unemployment is above the Scottish and National averages.

• Earnings: Midlothian workers’ average earnings fell in 2012 and are now the Scottish average. Male earnings rose and female earnings fell in 2012, increasing the gap between them. This is in contrast to previous years. Average wages earned by all people working in Midlothian are higher than average wages earned by Midlothian residents working in Midlothian and across the wider travel to work area. This implies that better paid jobs in Midlothian are often filled by people from outside Midlothian and that lower average earnings of Midlothian residents may be linked to the lower than average qualifications of the working age population.

• Employment: Compared with the rest of Scotland Midlothian has fewer people employed in managerial and professional occupations and more in administrative and service activity.

• Local Business: Midlothian has 2,200 businesses, with 145 employing more than 100 people and the largest employers by far are public bodies. The number of people employed in managerial, professional and administrative roles in 2011 increased whilst the number employed in skilled trades and as machinery operators fell.

• Economic strategy: Midlothian’s economic development strategy has three objectives for the economic environment focused on seven key sectors.

Section 4 Ensuring Midlothian is a Safe Place to Live, Work and Visit

• Crime: The number of crimes committed in Midlothian has generally fallen and acts of vandalism and fire-raising have decreased consistently over the past three years. Sexual crime and the incidence of domestic abuse have increased. The number of fatal, serious and minor road accidents in Midlothian all increased in 2012/13 as compared to 2011/12.

• Fire: The number of house fires is increasing whilst the number of casualties is reducing. There was one fire fatality in 2012/13 and two fatalities in 2011/12.

Section 5 Conserving and Improving Midlothian’s Environment

• Midlothian Local Biodiversity Action Plan: The Midlothian Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) supports conservation through 14 action plans focused on specific habitats.

• Drinking Water: Drinking water quality is very high in most of Midlothian, however there is increasing use of private water supplies of lower quality. This is likely to be due to development in southern areas not served by the mains supply.

• Municipal Waste: Municipal waste is reducing and the proportion recycled or composted is increasing.

• Air Quality: Midlothian has one Air Quality Management Area at Pathhead.

• Cultural Heritage: Midlothian has 711 listed buildings, 78 ancient monuments and 40 buildings on the at-risk register.

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Section 6 Improving Opportunities for People in Midlothian

• Third Sector: The third sector in Midlothian includes over 600 voluntary organisations and 211 charities plus local offshoots of national organisations

• Volunteering: More Midlothian residents participate and spend more time in volunteering than the Scottish averages

• Deprivation: Overall, Midlothian has lower than Scottish average levels of social exclusion, however geographic pockets of multiple deprivation remain, particularly in Dalkeith & Woodburn, Mayfield & Easthouses and Gorebridge.

• Educational Attainment & Destination of School Leavers: The educational attainment at S4-6 and positive destination of school leavers are both below national averages. Midlothian has the lowest level of positive destination of all Scotland’s local authority areas.

• Qualification Levels: Midlothian has a smaller proportion of its working age population with Higher Diplomas and Degrees than Scotland or Great Britain overall

• Free School Meals: The uptake of free school meals in Midlothian has risen from below to above the Scottish average in the four years to 2011/12. This will be due to a combination of increased deprivation; simpler application process and adopting a universal cashless payment system

• Adult Learning: Adult Literacy & Numeracy Programmes in Midlothian meet only around 1.2% of the likely need. In Midlothian, where the first language of adult learners is not English, it is most commonly Polish, followed by Russian, Lithuanian and Bengali.

• Further Education: Midlothian’s main Further Education College, Jewel & Esk College was amalgamated into the regional Edinburgh College at the start of the 2012-13 academic year. Numbers of Midlothian students entering Further Education in 2011-12 was down on the preceding year whilst qualification at entry was increasing.

• Unemployment: Unemployment in Midlothian is marginally below the Scottish average and the majority are unemployed for 6 months or less. Unemployment is higher however, than the Scottish average for 18-24 year olds.

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1. DEMOGRAPHICS

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Where possible, the demographic information presented has been derived from the 2011

census as this is the most recent, accurate description of this aspect of Midlothian.

However, only high-level data are currently available with more detailed datasets

expected in the summer of 2013. The most recent material from the National Registers

of Scotland or other specialist sources has also been used.

1.1.2 Midlothian‘s population was recorded as 83,200 at the 2011 census, an increase of 830

on the GROS 2011 estimate of 82,370 and 2.8% above the 2001 census record.

1.1.3 Compared to the rest of Scotland, Midlothian’s population is characterised by

• Larger than average young and retired segments

• A smaller than average working-age population and

• The female proportion of the retired population increasing as it ages

1.1.4 These conditions are likely to persist in the medium term and will have service provision

and deprivation implications that will impact on the activity of the community planning

partners.

1.1.5 Midlothian’s population is growing. An increasing birth rate, declining death rate and a

net migration inflow all have a part to play. Successive population projections have

underestimated this, possibly due to projections being trend-based population estimates

and not taking account of the large scale house-building which has taken place since.

The extent and impact of house-building is described in more detail in section 2.18 and

indicates that a greater proportion of the 3,141 built between 2001 and 2011 were larger

homes and likely to attract families migrating into Midlothian, probably from Edinburgh.

1.2 Midlothian’s Population

1.2.1 The 2011 Census provides a record of the population living in Midlothian on census day

(27th March 2011). This is considered a more accurate measure of population details

than the estimates developed from the previous 2001 census and has been used as far

as possible to develop the profile of Midlothian’s population described here. However,

not all of the census information is available yet and more detailed material will be

released June/July 2013.

Figure 1.2a Population and Household Sizes 2001/2011

Midlothian Scotland United Kingdom

82,300 5,196,400 63,182,200

Population, 2001 80,000 5,062,011 58,789,194

Households, 2011 34,980 2,372,780 26,442,100

Households, 2001 32,920 2,192,250 24,479,439

Persons/ Household, 2011 2.35 2.23 2.39

Persons/ Household, 2001 2.46 2.27 2.40

Data sources: 2011 Census www.scotlandscensus,gov.uk & ons.gov.uk

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NB: Population figures for this purpose exclude people living communally, such as in care homes. In

Midlothian this population is around 900 in both 2001 & 2011.

1.2.2 The size of households in Midlothian and in Scotland overall has declined between 2001

and 2011 while the number of households has risen. It is likely that existing households

are becoming smaller through children leaving home, divorce or the death of a spouse

and ‘new’ households due to migration may actually be young families. The effect is

greater in Midlothian and Scotland as a whole than in the UK overall, suggesting that they

have demographic and household characteristics.

Figure 1.2b Recorded Population of Midlothian by Age –

2011 Census Record

Data source: 2011 Census http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk

1.2.3 Figure 1.2b shows the population of Midlothian by fifteen year age bands and reveals:

• A considerable population swell between the ages of 30 and 59

• The female proportion of the population increases with age. This pattern is unchanged

from the previous profile. Concerns about the implications for pensioner poverty

remain therefore as, historically, women have smaller retirement pensions

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Figure 1.2c Comparison of Populations of Midlothian &

Scotland by Age

Data source: 2011 Census http://www.scotlandscensusgov.uk.

1.2.4 Figure 1.2c reflects the 2011 census record. Compared with the rest of Scotland,

Midlothian has above average populations of children, the older element of the working

population and retired people. Conversely, the proportion of the population of working

age is lower than the average for Scotland. Also, Midlothian has a comparatively lower

proportion of its population in the oldest (75+) age grouping. Midlothian therefore has a

larger proportion of the population with the greatest demand for public services and this is

likely to remain so in the medium term.

Figure 1.2d Population of Children & Pensioners in

Midlothian 2002-2011

Source: National Records of Scotland – www.nrscotland.gov.uk

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1.2.5 Figure 1.2d shows the proportion of children in the population both of Scotland and

Midlothian declining while the proportion of people of pensionable age has increased in

both. The proportion of pensioners in Midlothian has exceeded the proportion of children

since 2007 and the mean for Scotland since 2009. Since 2010 the proportion of

pensioners in both Midlothian and Scotland’s populations has declined. This is

contradicted by the population projections below, possibly because

• figures are derived from National Records Scotland estimates, which in turn are based on NHS (Lothian) records of births and deaths, plus assumptions regarding migration. At the Midlothian level they need to be treated with caution

• the population projections are based on trends that do not take account of demographic changes due to house-building

1.3 Population Estimates by Ward

Figure 1.3a Number of Electors in Each Ward 2012

Ward

No of Electors Estimated Population

Bonnyrigg 12,699 16,299 Dalkeith 9,250 10,533 Midlothian West 9,005 14,099 Midlothian East 11,010 15,149 Penicuik 13,120 13,832 Midlothian South 9,971 12,438 Total 65,055 82,350

Midlothian Council elector statistics 2012 (for 1 March 2013) and SNS

NB Population estimate is NRS mid-year estimate rather than census data.

Figure 1.3b Local Government & Scottish Parliament

Electors on the Electoral Register in

Midlothian 2003-2012

Source: Midlothian Council Elector Statistics 2012

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1.3.1 The number of Local Government and Scottish Parliament electors on the electoral

register in Midlothian increased by 6.65% between 2003 and 2012.

1.3.2 The voters’ roll is purged periodically of ineligible names, such as people who have died.

This gives rise to the cyclical pattern of the size of the roll.

1.3.3 Changes in voter registration procedures are planned after 2015 that will require people

to register individually and provide proof of identity. It is expected that the number on the

voters’ roll will reduce as a result.

1.4 Population Projections

1.4.1 The projections used were prepared by National Records of Scotland (NRS) for the

periods 2006-2031 and 2010 to 2035 and were published 2008 and 2012.

1.4.2 Population projections are statistical predictions of the growth or decline in aspects of the

population; age, sex, migration etc. All such models have limiting assumptions in their

development. The extent to which they are relied upon must reflect the validity of these

assumptions and caution must be exercised in using population projections in any

geographical area including Midlothian.

Figure 1.4a Population Projection 2006-30 and 2010-35

with Actual Population 2002-11

Source: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

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1.4.3 In figure 1.4a, please notice that

• while it is not of itself useful to compare the current and previous projections

quantitatively, the divergence between the 2006 and 2010 projections should signal

caution in the extent to which they are relied upon without other information being

used

• the 2010 projection predicts a population of 91,000 by 2035, a 8.4% increase on the

2011 census measure of 83,400 and a significant increase in the future demand for

services

• the actual population of Midlothian as measured at the 2011 census already exceeds

the 2010 projection by 2.1%

• these projections are based upon statistical trends and do not take account of

information such as the scale of housing land committed and described in the

Midlothian local plan.

1.4.4 The NRS 2010 population projection predicts a 12 % increase over its trajectory.

Predictions of population change range from Inverclyde (-17%) to East Lothian (33%).

The total population of Scotland is expected to rise by 10%. NHS boards are expected to

see similar rises in population under this projection and the population served by NHS

Lothian is predicted to rise by 24%, the largest rise predicted for any Scottish health

board.

Figure 1.4b Projected Population Change to 2035

(2010 Estimate)

Data Sources: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

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1.4.5 Figure 1.4b shows an increase in all age groups at all points in the projection except

children, whose population is predicted initially to decline by -0.5% to 2015. The

predicted increases are much greater as the population ages and the proportion of the

current population aged 75 or more is predicted to more than double by 2035. In order to

lend this analysis some context and define the relative size of the age groups over time

this projection has been applied to the age profile of the 2011 census in figure 1.4c.

Figure 1.4c Projected Population Change to 2035

(2010 Estimate)

Data Sources: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk & 2011 Census http://www.scotlandscensusgov.uk.

1.4.6 Looking at the changes in the population of Midlothian in this way it is clear that much of

the population growth over the period will come from the economically inactive pensioner

and 75+ groups. This has implications for:

• the community planning partners delivering services to these groups in meeting

increased demand

• the groups themselves whose members will have to make decisions about what

services they require of the partners and also how they themselves support their

delivery

• the working population who will support delivering these services, directly through

taxation and indirectly through community activity

1.4.7 This analysis comes with some caveats:

• the projection uses the 2011 mid-year population estimate rather than the census

returns

• the analysis assumes that the pensionable age group is 60-75 for both male and

female to utilise the existing age bands. It could be refined using 5 year bands, the

current state pension ages and perceptions of when people will choose to retire in

future but this information is not immediately available

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1.5 Households

Figure 1.5a Household estimates for Scotland & Midlothian 2001-2011

Year Scottish Households Midlothian Households

2001 2,195,033 32,939 2002 2,211,025 33,032 2003 2,229,535 33,142 2004 2,249,160 33,282 2005 2,271,353 33,422 2006 2,291,415 33,698 2007 2,314,359 33,909 2008 2,332,457 34,211 2009 2,345,304 34,820 2010 2,357,424 35,270 2011 2,368,034 35,668

Source: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2011

1.5.1 The total number of households in Midlothian increased by 2,729, or 8%, between 2001

and 2011. The number of people in each household has declined by 2.1% over the

same period. This implies that there are more 1 and 2 person households.

1.5.2 The General Register Office and subsequently NRS issued household projections in

2006 for 2006-2030, in 2008 for 2008-2032 and in 2010 for 2035. These, together with

the data above are plotted in Figure 1.5b

Figure 1.5a Household Projections for Midlothian

2006-2031, 2008-2033, 2010-2035 and

Historical Estimate of Actual

Source: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

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1.5.3 Note that:

• there is significant variation in the trajectory of these projections. As with the

population projections, this serves principally as a caveat against relying solely on the

projections

• the estimates of actual household numbers are consistently higher than the projections

predicted. The Housing Land Audit for 2011 projects an additional 3,276 houses being

built between 2011/12 and 2014/15 giving a projected total of 38,944, the 2010

projection predicts 37,070 by 2015

• taken together with the population projection and its age profile described in 1.4, the

Council’s housing and planning functions, together with other social and specialist

housing providers may need to consider what future housing development should look

like

• a large proportion of developer contributions are currently used to support capital

investment in the education service. It may be necessary to use these differently in

future if they are to support an ageing population.

1.6 Births & Deaths Figure 1.6a Births in Midlothian by Sex 2002-2011

Datasource: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

Figure 1.6b Birth Rate in Midlothian & Scotland 2002-2011

Source: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

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1.6.1 Figure 1.6a illustrates the number of births registered for Midlothian between 2002 and

2011; in 2011 there were 979 births, 510 males and 469 females.

1.6.2 The birth rate was 11.9 per 1,000 head of population in 2011, higher than the average for

Scotland (11.2 per 1,000 head of population). Midlothian’s birth rate broadly tracks but is

consistently higher than the Scottish average.

Figure 1.6c Death Rates in Midlothian & Scotland 2002-11

Datasource: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

1.6.3 The death rate for Midlothian in 2008 was 9.5 per 1,000 head of population (based on

2010 mid-year population estimates). The death rate was lower than the average figure

for Scotland at 10.2 per 1,000 head of population. Midlothian’s death rate is consistently

lower than the Scottish average. In percentage terms, Midlothian has more births than

deaths, so in terms of natural change the population should be expanding.

Figure 1.6d Life Expectancy in Midlothian, NHS Lothian

and Scotland

2008-2010

2003-2005 1998-2000

Midlothian: Female, at birth 81.4 79.5 78.9

Midlothian :Male, at birth 76.6 75.2 73.7

NHS Lothian: Female, at birth 81.4 80.0 78.7

NHS Lothian :Male, at birth 77.0 75.3 73.7

Scotland: Female, at birth 80.4 79.2 78.4

Scotland :Male, at birth 75.8 74.2 72.9 Datasource: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

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Figure 1.6e Life Expectancy in Midlothian, NHS Lothian and Scotland

Datasource: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

1.6.4 The life expectancy at birth in Midlothian in 2008-10 for both sexes is higher than the

Scottish average. The male life expectancy in 2008-10 is below the average for the

population served by NHS Lothian. The rate of increase in female life expectancy over

the period 1998/2000 to 2008/10 is significantly greater than for males.

1.6.5 Note however that when looked at in detail some areas of Midlothian will have lower life

expectancies than this.

1.7 Migration

Figure 1.7a Net Migration Flows for Midlothian 2006/7 to

2010/11

Datasource: GROS – www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

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1.7.1 Midlothian’s population has shown an increase due to migration in the five years to

2010/11 and that in-flow has itself increased fivefold in that time with the bulk of the

increase due to migration from elsewhere in Scotland. Migration information is derived

from registrations at GP practices.

1.8 Minority Ethnic Populations 1.8.1 The 2001 census asked about ethnic identity and limited information is given on the

census website. The information available is divided into White Indian; Pakistani and

other South Asian; Chinese and Other. The data is not available on multi-member ward

level. This data is now likely to be out of date and the 2011 census will give a more

accurate view of the ethnic make-up of the population. This data is expected to be

available in the autumn of 2013. In the meantime the 2001 based data is given for

completeness. Extreme caution should be exercised in its use and in particular its

comparison with more recent data.

Figure 1.8a The Population of Minority Ethnic

Communities in Midlothian

TOTAL White Indian Pakistani and

other South Asian

Chinese Other

Midlothian 80,941 80,201 82 255 99 304

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk

Figure 1.8b Minority Ethnic Population by Ward (Pre-2007

Wards)

Ethnic Minorities (all

ages)

% of Ward Population (2001 Census)

1. Penicuik South West 46 1.0%

2. Penicuik North 61 1.2% 3. Penicuik/Roslin 27 0.6%

4. Penicuik South East 35 0.8%

5. Bilston/Roslin 68 1.6% 6. Loanhead 36 0.8%

7. Poltonhall/Rosewell 32 0.7%

8. Bonnyrigg North 46 1.0% 9. Bonnyrigg South 65 1.3%

10. Newtongrange 20 0.4%

11. Arniston/Cockpen 74 1.3% 12. Gorebridge South 28 0.6%

13. Dalkeith/Newton 39 0.9%

14. Dalkeith/Eskbank 47 1.0% 15. Dalkeith/Woodburn 27 0.5%

16. Newbattle/Pathhead 24 0.6%

17. Easthouses/Mayfield North

29 0.6%

18. Mayfield South 36 0.8% Midlothian 740 0.9%

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk

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1.8.2 Figure 1.8b shows that at the time of the 2001 census less than 1% of Midlothian’s

population belonged to a Minority Ethnic Community. This compares with 2% of the

Scottish population overall. This information is now likely to be out of date but data from

the 2011 census will not be available until the Autumn 2013

1.8.3 Bilston/Roslin had the highest percentage population of people from minority ethnic

communities at 1.6%, followed by Bonnyrigg South and Arniston/Cockpen at 1.3%.

Conversely, only 0.4% of Newtongrange’s population belonged to minority ethnic

communities.

1.8.4 The Census does not contain a specific category in the ethnicity section for Gypsies or

Travellers. However, Gypsies and Travellers experience high levels of racism and social

exclusion.

1.8.5 There is a Local Authority caravan site for Gypsy/Traveller families at Whitecraig,

between Musselburgh and Dalkeith. The site is managed by East Lothian on behalf of

both authorities. There are 20 pitches and a resident site manager, who is a member of

the Housing Office area team at Musselburgh. There are also Gypsy/Traveller families

in sedentary accommodation scattered throughout Midlothian, although there are no real

estimates of numbers.

Figure 1.8c Country of Birth by Ward 2001(Pre-2007

Wards)

Note on Data: European Union as defined on Census day (29 April 2001) All People Percentage of People Born In:

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Other EU Countries*

Other

Arniston/ Cockpen

5,479 5.48 90.97 0.20 0.64 0.27 0.91 1.53

Bilston/Roslin 4,305 7.76 87.99 0.33 0.37 0.37 0.84 2.35

Bonnyrigg North 4,573 6.78 90.07 0.33 0.48 0.28 0.66 1.40

Bonnyrigg South 4,762 4.05 93.26 0.10 0.42 0.21 0.55 1.41

Dalkeith/ Eskbank

4,057 7.84 87.82 0.22 0.79 0.57 0.76 2.00

Dalkeith/ Newton

4,424 6.65 90.12 0.52 0.50 0.61 0.47 1.13

Dalkeith/ Woodburn

4,598 4.07 93.80 0.09 0.35 0.28 0.30 1.11

Easthouses/ Mayfield North

4,614 3.97 93.30 0.28 0.28 0.54 0.46 1.17

Gorebridge South 4,261 6.69 89.96 0.23 0.28 0.40 0.89 1.55

Loanhead 4,277 5.00 91.84 0.19 0.44 0.35 0.68 1.50

Mayfield South 4,391 7.90 88.29 0.46 0.55 0.36 0.75 1.69

Newbattle/ Pathhead

3,955 8.37 87.66 0.35 0.51 0.28 0.73 2.10

Newtongrange 4,764 4.58 92.78 0.25 0.23 0.17 0.63 1.36

Penicuik North 4,971 9.31 86.90 0.38 0.68 0.10 0.89 1.73

Penicuik South East 4,274 9.66 86.31 0.44 0.66 0.35 1.10 1.47

Penicuik South West 4,571 9.01 86.68 0.42 0.57 0.20 1.09 2.03

Penicuik/Roslin 4,399 6.18 90.66 0.27 0.57 0.18 0.84 1.30

Poltonhall/ Rosewell

4,266 6.84 89.24 0.33 0.59 0.68 0.70 1.62

Scotland 5062011 8.08 87.13 0.33 0.66 0.43 0.88 2.50

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk

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1.8.6 Figure 1.8c shows that in most of Midlothian’s electoral wards the proportion of residents

born in Scotland is larger than the national average. The wards with the largest

proportion of people born in non-EU countries are Bilston/Roslin (2.35%),

Newbattle/Pathhead (2.10%) and Penicuik South West (2.00%). This information is now

likely to be out of date but data from the 2011 census will not be available until Autumn

2013.

2 ADULT HEALTH, COMMUNITY CARE & HOUSING

2.1 Introduction

According to the latest (2010) NHS Health and Wellbeing Profile, Midlothian’s general

health profile is roughly equitable with Scotland’s overall health profile. Male life

expectancy, early death from cancer and heart disease and the positive behaviour of

mothers with young children are all ‘better’ that the Scottish average. Obesity in primary

school children, the prescribing of antidepressants and the uptake of breast screening

initiations are all, however ‘worse’.

2.2 General Health

Figure 2.2a Self Assessment of Health Status

Percentage of people

whose health was:

Good Fairly Good Not Good

Bonnyrigg 70.3% 21.0% 8.6%

Dalkeith 63.7% 25.0% 11.3%

Midlothian East 70.6% 21.0% 8.4%

Midlothian South 66.8% 23.0% 10.2%

Midlothian West 69.2% 21.7% 9.1%

Penicuik 72.9% 20.1% 7.0%

Midlothian 69.2% 21.8% 9.0%

Scotland 67.9% 21.9% 10.2%

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk

2.2.1 As can be seen in Figure 2.2a, at the time of the last census over 69% of Midlothian’s

overall population rated itself to be in good health. This compares favourably with the

Scottish average of 67.9%. The multi-member ward profile reveals some variation.

Penicuik rated itself as the healthiest ward, with only 7.0% of residents deeming

themselves to be in poor health. This compares with 10.2% of people in Scotland overall.

In Dalkeith, only 63.7% of residents considered themselves to be in good health and

11.3% considered themselves to be in poor health. The equivalent information from the

2011 census is not yet available.

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Figure 2.2b Adults in NHS Lothian Self-Assessing Their

Own Health as ‘Very Good’ or ‘Good’

2.2.2 Figure 2.2b is an extract of the Scottish Health Survey for 2011 for comparison. It is not

available at the level of the Midlothian CHP.

2.2.3 This profile of general health clearly reflects variations in socio-economic status and

educational attainment and provides evidence of connections between social exclusion

and poor health.

Figure 2.2c Limiting Long-Term Illness*

Percentage of people with a

limiting long-term illness

Percentage of working-

age people with a

limiting long-term

illness

Bonnyrigg 19.4% 13.3%

Dalkeith 23.3% 17.8%

Midlothian East 17.6% 13.9%

Midlothian South 20.9% 16.3%

Midlothian West 18.9% 13.8%

Penicuik 15.9% 11.6%

Midlothian 19.2% 14.3%

Scotland 20.3% 15.5%

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk

*Note: Limiting long-term illness (LLTI) is defined as any long-term illness, health problem or

disability which limits daily activities or work.

2.2.4 The percentage of Midlothian’s population with LLTIs is slightly lower than the Scottish

average. The percentage is higher in some multi-member wards, most notably Dalkeith

and Bonnyrigg. Bonnyrigg also has a higher percentage of working age people with

LLTIs than the rest of Midlothian. The equivalent information from the 2011 census is not

yet available.

Figure 2.2d Prevalence of Limiting Long-Term Condition in

Adults in NHS Lothian %

All

adults Male Female

NHS

Lothian 79 80 79

Scotland 76 77 75

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Health/scottish-health-survey

All adults Male Female

NHS

Lothian

24 22 25

Scotland 27 24 29

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Health/scottish-health-survey

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2.2.5 Figure 2.2d is an extract of the Scottish Health Survey for 2011 for comparison. It is not

available at the level of the Midlothian CHP. There appears to have been a rise in the

level for all Scotland implying that the 2001 census material for Midlothian is now an

underestimate.

2.2.6 There is a contradiction in the general health and LLTI data. General health appears to

be the same between the 2001 and 2011 samples, or slightly improved. The proportion

reporting LLTI has increased. This may be because the SNS material cannot be broken

down to the level of Midlothian or its intermediate geography, or there is a difference

between the way in which SHS and the Census collect and categorise data and this point

should be revisited when the 2011 census data is available.

2.3 Alcohol and Smoking

2.3.1 In the most recent five years for which data is available (2005-2009), there were 46

deaths in males in Midlothian where the underlying cause of death was an alcohol-related

diagnosis and 21 deaths in females (www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org). For

males, the average age-standardised death rate over this period was 20.7 deaths per

100,000 population, which compares favourably with the average Scotland rate of 35.3

deaths. The average female age-standardised rate is also less than the Scotland rate, at

8.6 deaths per 100,000 population, compared with 15.6 per 100,000 for Scotland.

Figure 2.3a General Acute Inpatient Discharges with

Alcohol-Related Hospital Discharges with

Alcohol-Related Diagnosis in Any Position

2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11

Midlothian 459 508 570 508 449 478

Lothian 4,826 5,547 6,378 5,744 4,936 5,240

Scotland 38,323 40,180 43,054 41,980 39,344 38,825

Source: NHS Alcohol Statistics – www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org

Figure 2.3b General Acute Inpatient Discharges with

Alcohol-Related Hospital Discharges with

Alcohol-Related Diagnosis in Any Position

(Age Standardised Rates*) Per 100,000 of

Population

2005/06 2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11

Midlothian 553 609 690 591 533 556

Lothian 583 663 755 669 567 595

Scotland 707 737 788 763 710 695

Source: NHS Alcohol Statistics – www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org

2.3.2 Figure 2.3a shows that while the number of alcohol related admissions in Midlothian

increased from 2005/06 to 2007/08, they then decreased in 2008/09 and 2009/10 before

increasing again in 2010/11. This trend reflects a similar trend across Lothian. Figure

2.3b shows that there are comparatively fewer alcohol-related general acute hospital

admissions in Midlothian than in Lothian and Scotland, when taking account of the

population structure.

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2.3.3 Of the 478 alcohol related discharges in 2010/11, 414 were as a result of emergency

admission and 126 due to alcoholic liver disease.

Figure 2.3c Midlothian – Cost of Alcohol Harm 2010-11

Datasource: http://www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk/local-cost-profiles

2.3.4 Figure 2.3c shows the cost of harm from alcohol consumption in Midlothian in 2010-11.

The total cost, £27,140,000 equates to £335 per head of population.

2.3.5 Eleven datazones in Midlothian were identified in an Ipsos MORI survey as having

significantly higher than average levels of alcohol consumption, eight as significantly

higher than average levels of hazardous consumption (above recommended levels) and

three with significantly higher than average levels of harmful consumption (35+

units/week for women and 50+units/week for men). These areas are in Dalkeith,

Lasswade, Roslin and Penicuik. The areas showing hazardous consumption are among

the least deprived 10% of datazones in Scotland whilst those showing the harmful

consumption were among the most deprived 20%. This data came from a self-reporting

survey and so needs to be treated with caution. Source: Ipsos MORI Scotland 2011: Small Area Estimates for Health Related behaviours – smoking, alcohol

consumption and drug misuse in East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. East and Midlothian Report

2.3.6 The same IpsosMORI report highlighted that smoking is strongly, negatively correlated

with deprivation and identified the following information specific to Midlothian:

• 27% of adults in Midlothian smoked at the time of the survey compared with 25% of

Scottish adults

• Midlothian has 14 datazones in the 15% highest estimated prevalence of smoking in

Scotland. These are clustered in Mayfield & Easthouses; Gorebridge and Dalkeith

with isolated datazones in Bilston, Penicuik and Bonnyrigg. Three of these are in the

10% most deprived datazones in Scotland

• areas with a high number of adults smoking tend also to be where there are a large

number of children who smoke. This does not imply a causal relationship between

one generation smoking and the next it is simply a statement of fact.

• the survey drew its smoking data from the Scottish Household Survey for 2007/8. As

this is now quite old data, it should be interpreted with some caution and in relation to

children smoking should be used with the SALSUS material described below.

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2.3.6 The Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) is a

biennial survey of smoking, drinking and drug use among secondary school children.

The most recent survey was carried out in 2010. In 2010, 49% of 13-year olds and 82%

of 15 years old reported that they had had an alcoholic drink. This is a notable decrease

from 2006 figures, when 71% of 13 year olds and 89% of 15 years old reported having

had an alcoholic drink. However, these figures are still higher than the Scottish total.

Figure 2.3d Children’s Alcohol Consumption – Percentage

of Pupils Having Had an Alcoholic Drink 2010

(2006 Figures Bracketed)

Figure 2.3e Children’s Smoking Behaviour 2010 (2006 Figures Bracketed)

Age 13 Age 15 National

aged 13

National

aged 15

Regular smoker 4% (9%) 13% (19%) 3 % (4%) 13% (15%)

Occasional smoker 3% (5%) 5% (4%) 3% (3%) 6% (6%)

Used to smoke 5% (11%) 7% (10%) 4% (7%) 8% (11%)

Tried smoking once 13% (18%) 17% (21%) 18% (18%) 18% (22%)

Never smoked 74% (57%) 59% (45%) 79% (69%) 55% (47%)

2.3.8 Figure 2.3e shows the smoking behaviour of teenagers in Midlothian in 2010, compared

with related figures from the 2006 survey. There has been a decrease in the proportion

of those who are regular smokers and an increase in those who have never smoked.

The proportion of 13 year old regular smokers is slightly higher in Midlothian than the

national average, though the proportion of those aged 15 is the same as the national

average.

2.4 Drug Misuse

Figure 2.4a New Patients/Clients Attending Drug

Treatment Services (Numbers and

Standardised Rate/100,000 Population* for

Midlothian & Scotland)

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11

Midlothian 178 127 150 143 122

Lothian 2,074 2,190 2,570 2,233 1,804

Scotland 12,466 13,120 12,676 11,819 10,813

Midlothian EASR 289 198 225 214 184

Lothian EASR 242 252 292 253 203

Scotland EASR 258 268 258 240 219

Percentage of pupils having had an

alcoholic drink

Age 13 Age 15 Boys Girls

Midlothian 49% (71%) 82% (89%) 64% (75%) 68% (86%)

Scotland 44% (58%) 77% (84%) - -

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Ages Under

15

15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40+

Midlothian - * 22 36 24 21 *

Lothian 22 116 267 355 389 335 320

Scotland 76 620 1 455 2 156 2 487 1 926 2 091

Midlothian EASR - 149 552 1 339 607 317 50

Lothian EASR 20 296 660 981 901 644 119

Scotland EASR 9 256 544 893 869 525 110 Source: Drug Misuse Statistics 2011 – www.isdscotland.org

- (zero); 0 (>0.0 & < 0.5)

* Not shown to prevent disclosure of small numbers

2.4.1 Figures 2.4a and 2.4b reveal that while Midlothian had comparatively lower rate of new

clients in 2010/11 compared to NHS Lothian as a whole, Midlothian also currently faces a

considerable challenge with respect to drug abuse among young people between the

ages of 25 and 29 where the rate of new clients is considerably higher than the rate

experienced in both Lothian and Scotland-wide. In other age groups the rate appears to

be lower than that in Lothian and Scotland.

2.5 Women and Children’s Health

Figure 2.5a Midlothian births: 1998-2011 (year ending 31

March)

Source: ISD Online – www.isdscotland.org

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Figure 2.5b Midlothian births by age of mother: 1998-2011 (year ending 31 March)

Source: ISD Online – www.isdscotland.org

2.5.1 Figure 2.5a shows that the number of births in Midlothian generally decreased from 1998-

2007. There was a sharp rise in the number of births in 2007/08, but this may simply

have been an anomaly, as the number of births have again dropped since then and are

now at one of the lowest levels since 1997/98.

Figure 2.5c Rate of Teenage Pregnancies per 1000

Women Aged 15-19: 2001-2009

Aged under 16 2001/03 2002/04 2003/05 2004/06 2005/07 2006/08 2007/09 2008/10

Midlothian 7.2 6.1 6.0 5.3 6.6 6.8 7.7 7.9

Lothian 9.0 7.8 7.9 7.9 6.8 8.4 7.6 7.8

Scotland 6.9 7.3 7.0 8.0 7.8 7.8 7.0 7.4

Aged under 18 2001/03 2002/04 2003/05 2004/06 2005/07 2006/08 2007/09 2008/10

Midlothian 48.8 48.5 50.4 43.3 41.0 39.3 43.7 45.1

Lothian 47.9 43.4 43.5 38.7 42.6 40.6 36.4 37.4

Scotland 40.0 40.9 41.4 41.1 42.1 40.2 36.6 37.9

Aged under 20 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 • 2009 • 2010

Midlothian 65.1 64.6 64.2 54.4 60.7 61.8 66.3 65.7

Lothian 58.3 54.6 57.5 55.8 58.3 55.1 51.2 51.1

Scotland 54.2 55.4 56.7 57.7 58.4 55.6 52.7 50.2

DataSource: ISD – www.isdscotland.org, tables mat_tp_table2 and mat_tp_table3

N.B Please note that the tables for those aged under 16 and under 18 2 - Numbers and rates are shown

as three year rolling aggregates I.e. number is the addition of the values for each of the individual three

year and the denominator used to calculate the rates is the addition of the populations for each of the

three years.

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Figure 2.5d Rate of Teenage Pregnancies per 1,000 Women Aged 15-19: 2001-2009

2.5.2 Figures 2.5c & d illustrate that the rates of pregnancy of under 16’s in Midlothian are

generally similar to the Lothian rate and had previously been lower than the overall

Scotland rate but in the past two combined years the Midlothian rate has increased and is

higher than the Scotland rate. This trend is repeated in the rates of those aged under 18

and aged under 20, where the Midlothian rate is now greater than both the NHS Lothian

and Scotland rate. The increasing rate with age may indicate that those in the two older

groups are making a conscious choice to have children.

Figure 2.5e Number of Terminations in Midlothian 2011 by

Age Group

2010 Number of terminations % of all terminations

Aged < 20 62 23.7

Aged 20-29 132 50.4

Aged 30+ 68 26.0

All ages 262 -

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Terminations 2003 - 2010

Rate per 1000 women aged 15-44

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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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Rate

East Lothian

Edinburgh

Midlothian

West Lothian

Lothian

SCOTLAND

Figure 2.5f Rates (per 1,000 women, 15-44) of

Terminations in Lothian and Scotland

2003-2010

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

East Lothian 13.7 13.9 12.5 12.5 14.6 14.2 13.0 14.0

Edinburgh 15.6 15.0 14.9 14.7 14.7 15.1 13.8 12.0

Midlothian 14.1 15.6 16.6 14.6 15.7 16.5 16.1 14.9

West Lothian 11.3 11.2 11.7 11.6 13.2 12.8 12.2 10.2

Lothian 14.4 14.2 14.2 13.9 14.2 14.3 13.2 14.4

SCOTLAND 11.6 11.8 12.0 12.5 13.1 13.3 12.6 12.3

Source: ISD – www.isdscotland.org

2.5.3 The rate of terminations in women aged 15-44 in Midlothian has fluctuated from 2003 –

2010 but has consistently remained higher than both the Lothian rate and the Scotland

rate.

Figure 2.5g Terminations 2003-2010 per 1,000 Women

Aged 15-44

2.5.4 Figure 2.5d and figure 2.5e shows that rates of termination are generally higher in

Midlothian than in other council areas of Lothian, although it does appear to be

decreasing.

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Figure 2.5h Midlothian Breast Feeding Rates Recorded at

First Visit and 6-8 Week Review 2004/05-

2011/12 (Year of Birth)

Breastfeeding at first visit 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12

Midlothian

No. of reviews

857 842 874 972 901 987 935 1,012

% breastfed 48.3 47.4 50.1 47.7 51.3 48.5 48.3 43.1

Lothian

No. of reviews

8,333 8,701 8,753 9,450 9,710 9,598 9,746 9,698

% breastfed 57.6 57.5 59.0 59.0 60.7 61.1 61.7 61.5

Scotland (participating

boards)

No. of reviews

44,270 44,443 45,973 50,358 51,561 51,331 55,477 56,818

% breastfed 44.4 44.7 44.1 44.6 45.4 45.6 46.8 47.0

* Exclusively breast fed or fed mixed breast and bottle

Source: ISD Child Health Programme

http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Child-Health/Infant- Feeding/

Figure 2.5i Midlothian Breast Feeding Rates Recorded at

6-8 Week Review financial years 2004/05 –

2011/12 (year of birth)

Breastfeeding at 6-8 weeks 04/05 05/06 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12

Midlothian No. of reviews 848 835 867 952 885 968 915 983

% breastfed 37.7 35.7 37.9 34.6 37.2 36.5 34.0 32.3

Lothian No. of reviews 8,119 8,513 8,800 9,352 9,510 9,386 9,540 9,482

% breastfed 47.7 48.0 48.0 48.0 49.2 49.8 49.7 49.1

Scotland (participating

boards)

No. of reviews 42,589 42,850 44,533 47,843 48,866 48,816 53,835 54,011

% breastfed 36.3 36.8 35.7 35.5 36.2 36.0 37.1 36.7

* Exclusively breast fed or fed mixed breast and bottle

2.5.5 Figures 2.4h and 2.4i show the numbers of babies breastfed in Midlothian from 2004/05

to 2010/11, at the first visit and at the 6-8 week review respectively. This data is taken

from the Child Health Surveillance Programme. The Child Health Surveillance

Programme uses the Pre-school system to record birth details, health visitors first visit, 6-

8 week review, 8-9 month review, 21-24 month review, 39-42 month review, pre-school

review, unscheduled reviews and hearing review. These files include information such as

child height and weight, breastfeeding information and the outcome of standard

examination.

2.5.6 The percentage of babies breastfed at their first review remained around 48-50% from

2004/05 – 2010/11, but has decreased in the most recent reporting period. The

percentage of babies breastfed in Midlothian is generally lower than the percentage of

babies breastfed in Lothian as a whole, but compared favourably with the Scotland-wide

figures until the most recent year, 2011/12, when the Midlothian rate dropped to below

the Scotland rate.

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2.5.7 The percentage of babies breastfed at 6-8 weeks has also remained relatively stable, but

is around 10% less than those breastfed at the first visit. However, this is consistent with

what appears to happen in Lothian as a whole and nationally.

Figure 2.5j Immunisation Uptake – Primary and Booster Immunisation Uptake Rates by 24 Months Old For Children Born 1 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2010

% completed primary course by 24

months

% completed booster

course by 24 months

CHP/Health Board No. in

cohort

DTP/

Pol/ Hib MenC PCV MMR1

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East Lothian CHP 1206 98.8 97.1 97.9 94.7 95.5 94.9

Midlothian CHP 1075 98.5 97.1 97.3 95.3 96.5 95.9

Edinburgh CHP 5246 97.5 93.2 95.1 94.5 94.0 93.5

West Lothian CH(C)P 2252 98.9 97.5 98.2 96.3 97.4 97.0

NHS Lothian 9,798 98.1 95.0 96.4 95.0 95.2 94.7

Scotland 58,971 98.2 96.2 96.9 95.0 95.5 95.4

Source: ISD Child Health Programme http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Child-

Health/Immunisation/

DTP/Pol/Hib = Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio and Hib (3 doses).

Menc = Meningococcal Serogroup C Conjugate Vaccine (2 doses under 12 months).

PCV = Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (2 doses under 12 months).

MMR1 = Measles, Mumps and Rubella Vaccine (1 dose over 12 months).

Hib/Menc = Hib/Menc Booster (1 dose over 12 months).

PCVB = Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Booster (1 dose over 12 months).

2.5.8 Figures 2.5j illustrates the rate of immunisation uptake across Midlothian, at 24 months.

In Midlothian, the rate of those children having completed the primary course of

immunisations by 24 months is above the rates for the whole of Lothian and the Scotland

rate. This is consistent with the percentage of children having completed the appropriate

boosters by 24 months as well. Full details of the immunisation schedule and figures on

uptake rate at different stages of the schedule can be found here

http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Child-Health/Immunisation/

Childhood Obesity

Figure 2.5k Proportion of Primary 1 Chidren Defined as

Overweight, Obese or Severely Obese by

Body/Mass Index

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

All Lothians 16.1 15.8 16.5 16.1 15.3 14.9 14.7 14.4

Midlothian 17.7 17.2 18.4 18 17.3 17.5 20.4 14.1

Datasource:www.isdscotland.org

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Figure 2.5l Proportion of Primary 1 Children Defined as Overweight, Obese or Severely Obese by Body/Mass Index

2.5.9 The long-term trend for obesity measured in P1 children is downwards. The rate for

Midlothian tracked the overall rate for the Lothians but 2% above it until 2008-9 when it

rose sharply and then fell sharply in 2011-12. The increase may have been due to

changes in the way in which BMI is measured and the statistic should be monitored to

see if the apparent step change in Midlothian is a permanent step change in obesity

levels at P1. National figures for other age-groups including adults broadly reflect the

Lothians’ trend over the same timeframe.

2.6 Cancer

Figure 2.6a Cancer Incidence Registrations 2002-10 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

East Lothian 596 541 534 516 613 540 567 644 569

Edinburgh 2,200 2,238 2,322 2,325 2,297 2,442 2,374 2,499 2,468

Midlothian 456 393 392 513 416 514 497 499 480

West Lothian 680 789 790 793 766 849 905 897 955

Lothian 3,932 3,961 4,038 4,147 4,092 4,345 4,343 4,539 4,472

Source: Lothian Analytical Services, NHS Lothian

Figure 2.6b Cancer Incidence Rates (Age Standardised per 100,000 Population 2002-10)

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

East Lothian 975 873 844 782 921 804 857 955 826

Edinburgh 820 838 863 857 846 897 854 895 863 Midlothian 906 771 758 1,008 802 960 935 918 864

West Lothian 831 945 929 897 856 947 960 915 971 Lothian 852 853 860 873 849 899 880 906 879 Source: Lothian Analytical Services, NHS Lothian

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Figure 2.6c Number and Rate of Deaths per 100,000

Population From Selected Common Cancers

2003/05 – 2009/11

Source: Lothian Analytical Services

2.6.1 Figure 2.6b shows that the cancer incidence rate in Midlothian varies considerably over

the time period and thus is difficult to compare it to other areas. However, in 2010, the

most recent year data is available, the standardised incidence rate for Midlothian is lower

than the overall Lothian rate, but it is important to note that this only reflects one year’s

worth of data. Please also note that cancer registration data is dynamic and the figures

given above are liable to change for the most recent year.

2.6.2 Figure 2.6c illustrates the cumulative deaths from cancer in years 2003-2005, 2006-2008

and 2009-2011, by intermediate geography. It can be seen that whilst the standardised

mortality rate for Midlothian as a whole is consistently lower than the Lothian rate, the

rates vary considerably between areas within Midlothian.

Intermediate Geography 2003-05 Deaths

2003-05 Rate

2006-08 Deaths

2006-08 Rate

2009-11 Deaths

2009-11 Rate

Bonnyrigg North 57 169.4 76 221.0 66 205.4

Bonnyrigg South 38 185.2 45 216.1 38 173.8

Dalkeith 41 216.8 47 282.6 39 243.3

Easthouses 30 259.7 30 262.7 26 209.7

Eskbank 40 195.7 32 147.9 36 152.6

Gorebridge and Middleton 27 193.6 33 252.8 26 169.7

Loanhead 40 215.1 41 206.9 39 181.3

Mayfield 34 230.3 38 257.3 35 207.5

Newbattle and Dalhousie 22 182.3 18 131.9 23 149.5

Newtongrange 28 166.2 48 266.0 38 211.6

North Gorebridge 25 238.3 21 197.6 25 232.0

Pathhead and Rural East Midlothian 17 117.8 17 111.3 25 133.4

Penicuik East 25 250.7 17 153.7 21 175.6

Penicuik North 15 124.2 18 166.8 25 199.3

Penicuik Southeast 46 227.5 36 178.6 36 175.6

Penicuik Southwest 29 198.9 37 217.5 25 128.0

Pentland 35 158.8 39 168.1 51 199.1

Rural South Midlothian 31 165.8 26 125.4 35 156.8

Shawfair 37 261.8 33 231.4 28 161.9

Thornybank 28 188.6 33 231.1 47 293.3

Midlothian 645 192.6 685 195.7 684 184.3

Lothian 6,219 243.4 6,207 235.9 6,498 238.1

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2.7 Heart Disease, Respiratory Diseases, Stroke and Diabetes

Figure 2.7a Coronary Heart Disease Admissions for

Midlothian Intermediate Geography Areas in

2012

CHD admissions 2010 Number of Admissions

EASR rate per 100,000 Population

Bonnyrigg North 32 313

Bonnyrigg South 29 432

Dalkeith 22 451

Easthouses 18 428

Eskbank 13 155

Gorebridge and Middleton * 181

Loanhead 17 295

Mayfield 30 547

Newbattle and Dalhousie * 100

Newtongrange 26 424

North Gorebridge 11 336

Pathhead and Rural East Midlothian 14 238

Penicuik East 13 365

Penicuik North 24 485

Penicuik Southeast 24 332

Penicuik Southwest 12 189

Pentland 23 266

Rural South Midlothian 15 190

Shawfair 18 352

Thornybank 22 439

Midlothian 377 316

Lothian 3,016 284

Source: Lothian Analytical Services

* numbers suppressed to ensure anonymity

2.7.1 Figure 2.7a illustrates the numbers and rates of admissions for Coronary Heart Disease

(CHD) within Midlothian intermediate geographical areas in 2012. Midlothian’s

standardised rate for CHD admissions was higher than the overall rate for the Lothian’s

region.

2.7.2 The table also illustrates the variance of CHD admission rates within Midlothian, as rates

(standardised) range from 100 per 100,000 head of population in Newbattle and

Dalhousie to 547 per 100,000 in Mayfield.

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Figure 2.7b Admissions for All Heart Disease, Midlothian

Residents 2003-12 (Year Ending 31 March) –

All Admissions

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Number of Discharges

1431 1369 1288 1428 1424 1296 1394 1333 1389 1378

Crude Discharge Rate per 100,000 Population

1777.6 1717.5 1617.9 1803.3 1795.9 1630.0 1730.4 1649.5 1711.9 1672.9

Standardised Discharge Rate per 100,000 Population

1483.8 1406.3 1274.0 1390.6 1392.5 1235.9 1324.6 1245.8 1249.6 1243.5

Figure 2.7c Standardised Discharge Rate for All Heart

Disease, Midlothian Residents, 2003-12 (Year

Ending 31 March) – All Admissions by Gender

Source: ISD Online – CHD and Stroke Programme

2.7.3 Figure 2.7c shows the trend in heart disease admissions over the past 10 years,

illustrating that admissions in both males and females have decreased in this time period.

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Stroke - Midlothian

Age-Sex Standardised Discharge Rate per 100,000 population

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Figure 2.7d Admissions for Stroke, Midlothian Residents,

20032-12 (Year Ending 31 March) – All

Admissions

Figure 2.7e Admissions for Stroke, Midlothian Residents,

2003-2012 (Year Ending 31 March) – All

Admissions by Gender

Source: ISD Online – CHD and Stroke Programme

2.7.4 Figure 2.7e shows that the rate of stroke admissions in Midlothian. From 2006/07 the

rate for both sexes appears to be fairly stable, but the admission rate for females appears

to be increasing.

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Number of Discharges 240 231 250 351 292 288 314 299 329 300

Crude Discharge Rate per 100,000 Population

298.1 289.8 314.0 443.2 368.3 362.2 389.8 370.0 405.5 364.2

Standardised Discharge Rate per 100,000 Population

219.8 205.3 216.7 314.9 239.4 252.4 272.4 254.2 279.6 248.4

Source: ISD Online – CHD and Stroke Programme

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Figure 2.7f Respiratory Disease Admissions for

Midlothian Intermediate Geography Areas in

2012 – Emergency, Elective & Daycare

Admissions Intermediate Geography Area Admissions EASR per 100,000 Population

Bonnyrigg North 92 1,067

Bonnyrigg South 106 1,752

Dalkeith 93 2,012

Easthouses 61 1,660

Eskbank 43 796

Gorebridge and Middleton 94 2,237

Loanhead 75 1,386

Mayfield 111 2,255

Newbattle and Dalhousie 87 1,416

Newtongrange 95 1,839

North Gorebridge 66 2,162

Pathhead and Rural East Midlothian 70 1,333

Penicuik East 49 1,585

Penicuik North 50 1,495

Penicuik Southeast 63 1,242

Penicuik Southwest 61 1,449

Pentland 102 1,487

Rural South Midlothian 71 1,075

Shawfair 61 1,423

Thornybank 78 1,778

Midlothian 1,528 1,525

Lothian 12,652 1,367

Source: Lothian Analytical Services

2.7.5 The standardised rate of respiratory admissions in Midlothian was slightly higher than that

in Lothian as a whole in 2012. However, as with CHD admissions, within Midlothian the

rate varied considerably – Mayfield had the highest rate of respiratory disease

admissions in Midlothian (2,255 admissions per 100,000) and Eskbank the lowest rate of

respiratory disease admissions (796 per 100,000).

2.7.6 Multiple emergency admissions are counted as patients who have more than one

unplanned (emergency) continuous spell of treatment in hospital per year. The data in

figure 2.6g (below) show that Midlothian consistently has a higher rate of multiple

admissions than the Lothian average. However, the rate in Midlothian is broadly similar

to the Scotland average rate. Please see ISD website for full information on how multiple

admissions are defined and calculated.

Figure 2.7g Rate of Patients per 100,000 Population with 2

Admissions (2003-2012)

Source: ISD Online http://www.isdscotland.org/Health-Topics/Hospital-Care/Inpatient-and-Day-Case-

Activity/

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

East Lothian 834 830 865 905 967 913 928 908 934 968

Edinburgh 770 744 769 832 828 887 870 829 804 827

Midlothian 829 891 883 984 996 943 1,018 908 1,009 1,087

West Lothian 815 813 911 992 1,017 1,145 1,178 1,074 1,097 1,176

NHS Lothian 794 788 825 891 899 950 954 901 902 928

Scotland 982 993 990 996 1,036 1,076 1,112 1,081 1,090 1,107

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Figure 2.7h Age-Sex Standardised Prevalence of Diabetes

(All Types) in Midlothian per 100,000

Population (Snapshot Data as at March 2010)

Source: ScotPHO CHP Profiles 2010 http://www.scotpho.org.uk/

Figure 2.7i Diagnosis of Diabetes in NHS Lothian by CHP

Area

Numbers diagnosed Prevalence (Scottish average 3.5)

East Lothian 3,939 3.2

Edinburgh 16,098 3.1

Midlothian 3,653 3.6

West Lothian 8,162 4.3

Datasource: www.diabetes.org.uk

Figure 2.7j Prevalence of Diabetes in NHS Lothian by

Type

People diagnosed with Type 1 4,109

People diagnosed with Type 2 28,279

People diagnosed with any type of diabetes 32,717

Estimated undiagnosed Type 2 diabetes 7,586

Datasource: www.diabetes.org.uk

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Patients (65+) with multiple emergency hospitalisations

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prevalence in NHS Lothian and Scotland is 3.5 per 100 population compared with 3.6 per

100 population in Midlothian. Although the Midlothian rate is very similar to the

Scotland/Lothian rate it can be seen from the graph that there is wide variation amongst

the intermediate geographies in Midlothian. The lowest prevalence can be found in

Eskbank with a rate of 2.26 per 100 population. The highest rate can be found in North

Gorebridge with a rate of 4.84 per 100 population. The 2010 profile is the latest available

from ScotPHO.

2.7.8 Figures 2.7i & j show more recent (2011) data obtained from Diabetes UK. This data

does not appear to be significantly different to the earlier ScotPHO material. Figure 2.7j

implies that the true incidence of diabetes in Midlothian may be 20% higher than that

diagnosed.

2.8 Older People

Figure 2.8a Patient (65+) With Multiple Emergency

Hospitalisations

Source: ScotPHO CHP Profiles 2010 http://www.scotpho.org.uk/

2.8.1 Figure 2.8a illustrates the rate of patients aged 65+ with multiple emergency admissions,

where patients who have had 2 or more emergency admissions per year are considered

to have multiple admissions. Again, the overall Midlothian rate is lower than both the

NHS Lothian and the Scotland rate, but with wide variation amongst areas within

Midlothian. Eskbank has the lowest rate of multiple emergency hospitalisations, with a

rate of 2,191 per 100,000 population and Dalkeith has the highest rate, with 6,663

patients per 100,000 population.

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2.9 Mental Health

Please note that this material is unchanged from the 2011 Profile. No more up to date material

was available in May 2013.

2.9.1 Figure 2.9a shows that the percentage of people being prescribed anti-depressant drugs

has risen consistently over the past two years. Midlothian continues to have a higher

prescribing rate of anti-depressants that any other area in Lothian.

Figure 2.9a Prescribing of Anti-Depressants in Midlothian

and Lothian CHPs [DDD (Defined Daily Dose)

is the Standard Dosage Per Person Per

Day]

Figure 2.9b Reduction in Psychiatric Readmissions

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2.9.2 Figure 2.9b illustrates the number of psychiatric readmissions from December 2004 to

December 2008 (rolling years). It can be seen from the graph that the number of

psychiatric readmissions in Midlothian has continued to decrease, in line with NHS

Lothian as a whole.

2.10 Social Work Referrals

Figure 2.10a Referrals to Social Work

2012 2011 2010

18-64 65+ Un-known

Total

Bonnyrigg 265 618 2 885 839 818

Dalkeith 468 942 2 1412 1266 1293

Danderhall 53 176 0 229 199 143

Gorebridge 199 386 2 587 470 482

Lasswade 21 71 1 93 106 98

Loanhead 118 318 1 437 427 399

Newtongrange 142 282 0 424 273 257

Pathhead 24 63 0 87 84 87

Penicuik 280 738 1 1019 874 805

Rosewell 49 80 1 130 73 84

Roslin 57 194 0 251 156 173

Outwith Midlothian 35 35 1 71 116 119

Total 1,711 3,903 11 5,625 4,504 4758

Note: this is the number of referrals made, not the number of individuals involved. An individual can have multiple referrals. Also, statistics for 2009 and previous years were collected on a different geography.

Figure 2.10b Adults with Learning Disabilities Known to Social Work

Males Females Total Adults per 1,000 pop (16+)

2008-11 366 288 654 9.96

2009-12 308 261 569 8.66

2010-13 310 255 565 8.46

2.10.1 These numbers relate to clients who have been involved within the last three years (i.e.

since September 2009). Clients who have had no involvement since that time are not

counted.

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2.11 Lone Parents in Midlothian

2.11.1 The material below is derived from the 2001 census. The equivalent material from the

2011 census will not be available until the autumn of 2013. More general, time series

information is available from the Scottish Household survey and is included at 2.11.8 for

comparison and to provide more up-to-date context.

2.11.2 The report Poverty in Scotland (Scottish Executive 2002), stated that lone parents are

"twice as likely to be poor as compared with couples with children". Lone parents can

face barriers to participating in the labour market, including lack of childcare, lack of

qualifications, a need to update skills and a lack of confidence (DWP 2001). Lone

parents are often only able to take low-paid or part-time work. This means that in-work

poverty and resulting social exclusion can be masked by falling unemployment among

lone parents.

2.11.3 According to the 2001 Census, 91% of lone parents in Midlothian were female and 9%

were male. Of these, 39.72% of the male lone parents, and 45.08% of the female lone

parents were not in employment.

Figure 2.11a Lone Parent Households with Dependent

Children - April 2001

Households All Households

Lone Parent Households with

dependent children

Lone Parent Households as % of all

households Bonnyrigg 5,804 329 5.67 Dalkeith 4,900 420 8.57 Midlothian East 5,557 430

7.74

Midlothian South 5,229 405

7.75

Midlothian West 5,647 352

6.23

Penicuik 5,785 441 7.62 Midlothian 32,922 2,377 7.22 Scotland 2,192,246 151,452 6.91

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk

2.11.4 The 2001 Census showed 2,377 lone parent households with dependent children in

Midlothian. This equates to 7.22% of all households with dependent children, and is

higher than the Scottish average figure of 6.91%

2.11.5 The multi-member wards with the highest percentage of lone parent households with

dependent children were Dalkeith (8.57%), Midlothian South (7.75%) and Midlothian East

(7.74%)

2.11.6 The multi-member ward with the lowest percentage of lone parent households with

dependent children was Bonnyrigg (5.67%)

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Figure 2.11b Lone Parent Households with Dependent*

Children - Employment (2001) – Midlothian

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Scotland 151,452 12,756 5.90 48.77 138,696 25.87 20.95

Source: 2001 Census – www.scrol.gov.uk Note: A dependent child is a person in a household aged 0 to 15 (whether or not in a family) or a person

aged 16 to 18 who is a full-time student in a family with parent(s). In the census, ‘part-time’ was defined as

working 30 hours or less a week.

2.11.7 Figure 2.11b shows that although Midlothian has a higher percentage of lone parent

households than the wider Scottish average, a higher percentage of lone parents in

Midlothian are employed, either part-time or full-time, than is the case throughout

Scotland more widely.

Figure 2.11c Estimates of Lone Parents with Dependent

Children

Datasource: Scottish Household Survey

2.11.8 Figure 2.11c estimates the relative proportions of the Midlothian and Scottish households

that are lone parent families. All of these are lower than the -7% figures from the Census

and there appears to be a downward trend. No data is available prior to 2005/6 for direct

comparison.

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2.12 Corporate Parenting in Midlothian

Figure 2.12a Rate of All Looked-After Children per 1,000

Children (0-18yrs) as at 31 March 2006-10 and

31 July 2011-12

Figure 2.12b Rate of all Children Looked After, per 1,000

Children (0-18 yrs) as at 31 March 2006-10 and

31 July 2011-12

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Midlothian 14.1 16.0 16.9 18.8 16.8 16.2 14.8

Clackmannanshire 13.9 15.9 14.8 17.8 19.2 19.4 18.8

East Lothian 9.0 8.9 8.4 8.9 9.2 8.8 8.8

Fife 7.8 9.0 9.8 10.1 10.0 10.4 10.9

South Lanarkshire 7.4 7.4 7.8 7.1 7.1 8.0 9.1

West Lothian 11.6 10.5 9.8 9.8 10.8 10.8 10.1

Scotland 11.6 12.6 13.4 13.8 14.3 14.7 14.7

Scottish Government Children’s Social Work Statistics

2.12.1 The number of children looked after in Midlothian reached a peak 2009 and has declined

since then. This is reflected in Figure 2.12a & b and coincides with plans implemented by

Midlothian Council’s Children’s Services team specifically to reduce this number. There

is no consistent pattern followed by the local authority areas in the SOLACE ‘family’ of

which Midlothian is a part, suggesting that in this respect they see different circumstances

surrounding looked after children and/or different strategies are employed to address

them. In 2012 the Midlothian rate of 14.8 was coincident with the Scottish national rate,

having been consistently above it and equivalent to 275 Midlothian children. The rate for

the whole of Scotland has risen consistently over the period measured and now contrasts

with Midlothian’s downward trend.

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Figure 2.12c Rate of All Children Who Are On The Child

Protection Register per 1,000 Population

(0-15yrs) as at 31 March 2006-10 and 31 July

2011-12

Figure 2.12d Rate of All Children on the Child Protection Register on 31 March 2006-10 or 31st July 2011-12 per 1,000 Head of Population aged 0-15 yrs

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Midlothian 3.2 5.1 4.8 5.9 6.2 10.2 7.5

Clackmannanshire 2.5 2.4 3.0 6.0 5.9 4.1 5.8

East Lothian 2.4 2.5 3.0 4.5 3.7 3.2 3.3

Fife 2.5 3.1 2.3 2.9 3.4 2.9 3.2

South Lanarkshire 1.7 2.2 2.4 2.1 2.4 2.5 2.9

West Lothian 3.1 2.9 2.6 3.1 3.4 2.7 3.4

Scotland 2.5 2.8 2.7 2.9 2.8 2.8 3.0

Scottish Government Children’s Social Work Statistics

2.12.2 Figure 2.12c shows the rate of child protection registrations in Midlothian rising year to

year and reaching a peak in 2011. All of the figures for the local authority areas shown

demonstrate significant year-to-year variation demonstrating the large reactive

component in the factors driving registrations and this is emphasised by the aggregate

rate for Scotland in which this reactive component is ‘damped out’. Note that the rate for

Scotland has increased by 20% between 2006 and 2012.

2.12.3 The impact of planned preventative activity intended to target spend on areas that cause

reactive activity such as child protection registrations should be to reduce the rates over

time. This measure will help track the impact of preventative initiatives subject to two

caveats:

• in the short term there will be reactive, event driven variation, so a decline or increase

from one year to the next may represent only random variation not the success or

failure of specific initiatives

• the impact of preventative initiatives may be on other than children needing protected

and may take several years to make an improvement

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2.12.4 Please note the following when considering this material:

• the way in which population rates are expressed varies among sources. For ease of

reading the rate per 1,000 of the target part of the population, 0-15 years or 0-18 has

been used

• the populations of looked-after children and those on the child protection register are

not sub-sets of each other and should not be considered so. Any child may be looked

after by the local authority, on the child protection register, or both/neither.

Figure 2.12e Proportions of the Total Number of Looked-

After-Children and on the At-Risk Register

Normally Resident in Each Ward and

Compared with the Proportion of the Total

Population in Each Ward

Penicuik Mid West Bonnyrigg Mid

South Mid East Dalkeith

% of Midlothian population 20% 14% 20% 15% 17% 14%

% of Midlothian looked after children

normally resident in this ward 11% 13% 15% 23% 23% 16%

% of children on Midlothian child

protection register normally resident

in this ward

4% 14% 8% 49% 10% 14%

Midlothian Council internal data

2.12.5 The highest proportions of Midlothian’s population of both looked-after children and

children on child protection register normally reside in the Midlothian South ward despite

it’s having the second smallest proportion of the total population. Note that no absolute

data on these populations is given to ensure anonymity.

2.13 Residential Care Homes

Figure 2.13a Residential Care provision for Midlothian

Number of Homes Number of Residents

LA Private/

Voluntary Total LA

Private/ Voluntary

Total

Midlothian 3 16 19 84 218 302 Lothian 29 29 61 61 Other Areas 9 9 18 18 TOTAL 2012 3 54 57 84 297 381 TOTAL2011 3 56 59 129 282 411

Midlothian Council internal data

2.13.1 Figures for residential care homes are for residents aged 65+, consistent with reporting

for previous profiles. The number of care homes relates to the number of homes in which

Midlothian has responsibility for funding clients, whether in whole or in part, not the total

number of homes in that area (with the exception of 3 Midlothian LA homes).

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The private sector is now the largest provider of care homes. It should be noted,

however, that the voluntary sector provides proportionally more care home places in

Midlothian than in Scotland as a whole. There were two fewer private care homes in

2012, residents in private care homes fell by 7.3% and in Midlothian Council’s care

homes they fell by 35%. The last figure comes as a result of planned changes of use in

one care home to provide intermediate care and rehabilitation and planned for the

replacement of another with supported housing.

Figure 2.13b Respite Provision Age Total

Number of Overnight Short Break Weeks

Total Number of Overnight Short Break Weeks per 1,000 pop

Daytime Short Break Weeks (Daytime Hours Converted to Weeks)

Daytime Short Break Weeks per 1,000 pop

Total Number of Short Break Weeks Provided

Total Number of Short Break Weeks per 1,000 pop

18-64 360.14 7.1 1,573.4 31.0 1,933.56 38.1 65+ 589.00 42.1 1,070.9 76.6 1,659.92 118.7

2.13.2 These figures report respite during the period 1 April 2012-31 March 2013.

For reporting purposes respite is converted and recorded as the number of weeks

provided. In these calculations a week of overnight respite is equivalent to seven

nights and one week of daytime respite is equivalent to 52.5 hours.

2.14 Homecare Services

Figure 2.14a Proportion of Homecare Clients Aged 65+ Receiving Personal Care

To year ending 31 March 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

88.86% 92.43% Datasource: Midlothian Council Adult & Social Care

SWIA Style Survey Results 2010 Survey material given at Appendix B

• 500 SWIA style questionnaires were issued in June 2011.

• 132 SWIA style questionnaires were returned, giving a 28% response rate

2.14.1 In every area the positive answers were higher this year than before, there was only

question where the results, whilst better than in 2009 and 2008, were lower than 26 LAs:

”Q7 At least once a year there is a meeting to discuss services I receive”

Results – Carer – SWIA Style only

• 317 SWIA style questionnaires were issued in June 2011:

• 69 SWIA style questionnaires were returned, giving a 22% response rate;

• Previously there was a 31% response rate.

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2.15 Housing

Figure 2.15a Level of Council Housing Stock, 2000-2012

2.15.1 Figure 2.15a shows the change in Midlothian Council’s housing stock by year.

Right-to-Buy sales in the early 2000s reduced the housing stock but the Council’s

new-build programme increased stock levels from 2009 onwards, up to 6,723 in

2012. Tenants in these new-build houses do not have a right–to-buy.

Figure 2.15b Midlothian Council’s Housing Stock by Size and Area 2012

2.15.2 Figure 2.15b shows the breakdown of stock by area in Midlothian, with the larger towns

and villages containing the largest number of units and rural areas the smallest.

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Figure 2.15c Percentage of Council Housing compliant with SHQS

2.15.3 Figure 2.15c shows Midlothian’s progress as at 31/3/2012 towards achieving the Scottish

Housing Quality Standard (SHQS) set up by the Scottish Government. The target is to

achieve 100% compliance by 2015.

Figure 2.15d Average Weekly Rent of Council Housing Stock 2011/12

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2.15.4 Figure 2.15d shows the average rent paid by Midlothian Council tenants. Rent levels are

the third lowest of any Scottish Local Authority landlord.

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Figure 2.15e Council House Sales since 2007

2.15.5 Figure 2.15e Shows the level of council house sales since 2007. The downward trend

up to 2009/10 turned around in 2010/11 due to impending legislation changes that was to

reduce the financial incentive to buy; demand then receded again in 2011/12.

Figure 2.15f Number of Midlothian Council New-Build Lets

2.15.6 Figure 2.15f shows the number of Midlothian Council new-build lets by year since the

start of the programme. Phase 1 of the programme was completed in 2013 with a total of

864 properties being built. Phase 2 will then proceed and will result in a further 400

(approx) properties being built.

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Figure 2.15g Council House Waiting List

2.15.7 Figure 2.15g shows the number of prospective tenants on Midlothian Council’s housing

waiting list by month during 2011/12 and indicates an increasing trend to a total of 4,620

households at the year end.

Figure 2.15h Number of Council House Lets in Midlothian

2.15.8 Figure 2.15h shows how the number of lets has increased in recent years. This is due to

the new-build programme. The Transfer-led Housing Allocation Policy has helped to

increase the overall number of lets, as many existing tenants moved into the new

properties and their home was let to someone on the waiting list, enabling two new lets

for every house built.

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2.16 Homelessness

Figure 2.16a Homeless Presentations to Midlothian Council

2.16.1 Figure 2.16a shows the level of homeless presentations to Midlothian Council by year

since 2006. The figures fluctuate from year to year, however presentations of in excess of 800 have not been recorded in recent years, with the lowest number of presentations recorded in 2010/11.

Figure 2.16b Yearly Change in Numbers of Homeless Presentations by Area

2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Yearly

Change

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Yearly

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East Lothian 1,178 1,124 1,150 1,190 1,189 773 -419 -35%

Midlothian 686 743 871 726 660 762 102 +15%

Edinburgh, City of 5,512 5,148 4,886 4,782 4,651 4,400 -256 -5%

West Lothian 2,064 1,655 1,752 1,762 1,935 1,726 -211 -11% Figure 2.16c Reasons for Homeless Presentation for People Aged 16–24

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

Parents Not Accommodating 120 111 101 113 124 144

Partner Violent 59 44 49 39 15 14

Partner Dispute non Violent 37 50 41 33 11 11

Other Relative not Accommodating 31 24 35 29 23 22

Other 15 24 43 35 14 24

Expiry of Private Tenancy 36 33 37 20 4 19

Other Domestic Violence 22 19 28 27 20 23

Friends not Accommodating 16 19 12 27 7 10

Lost Tenancy/ Mortgage default 37 27 29 18 8 6

Harrassment 4 7 13 4 0 0

Discharged from Hospital/Prison 2 4 6 6 1 4

Non Domestic Violence 3 3 0 6 0 7

Not Reasonable to Occupy 1 1 3 2 2 14

Overcrowding 2 1 0 1 5 0

Emergency 2 0 0 0 0 1

Closing/Demolition Order 0 0 0 1 0 0

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2.16.2 Reasons for homeless presentations in the 16 -24 age group can be seen in Figure

2.16c. Homeless applicants who had left a violent relationship fell 2010/11 and remained

at the lower level in 2011/12. This reflects of the success of Midlothian Council’s Advice

and Assistance service.

2.16.3 Parents refusal to house their offspring continues to be the most frequent reason given

for homeless presentations in this age group. at Midlothian Council has appointed Youth

Homelessness Prevention Officers to tackle this problem.

Figure 2.16d Breakdown of Homeless Applicants by Age

2.16.4 The breakdown of homeless applicants into age ranges can be seen in Figure

2.16d with results relatively steady. The most common age group for homless

applicants continues to be those aged 26–44.

Figure 2.16e Number of Homeless Applicants Accepted as Priority Need

2.16.5 The Scottish Government’s Homelessness etc (Scotland) Act 2003 set a target for all

councils to abolish the Non-Priority homelessness category by the end of 2012. The

impact of this is that councils have an obligation to house all homeless applicants who

have become homeless unintentionally, regardless of their circumstances. Chart 11

shows the progress towards this target that Midlothian has made with Priority Need

decisions rising from 79% in 2007/08 to 92% in 2011/12. Midlothian Council met the

priority need target in June 2012, and now accepts all unintentionally homeless

applicants as priority need.

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Figure 2.16f Number of Homeless Applicants Housed in

Temporary Accommodation by Midlothian

Council

2.16.6 Figure 2.16f shows the numbers of households who were provided with temporary

accommodation which has increased due to the requirement to meet the priority need target.

2.17 Other Rented Housing 2.17.1 The Scottish Continuous Recording System (SCORE) provides an insight into the RSL

Housing Sector in Midlothian as it records data about this tenure.1 Figure 2.17a below

shows that 10 RSLs operate in Midlothian, with Melville Housing Association and

CastleRock Edinvar being the two largest, owning 1,739 and 1,021 respectively. A

number of providers cater specifically to those with particular needs, such as the elderly

or disabled, this includes Abbeyfield Scotland and Margaret Blackwood Housing

Association.

Figure 2.17a RSLs in Midlothian and Total Number of Units

RSL Name Total Units 2010/11

Abbeyfield Scotland 7

Ark HA 25

Bield HA 116

CastleRock Edinvar HA 1,021

Dunedin Canmore HA 49

Trust HA 35

Margaret Blackwood HA 23

Link HA 26

Viewpoint HA 46

Melville HA 1,739

Total 3,087

1 www.scoreonline.org.uk

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2.17.2 Figure 2.17b shows the total number of RSL lets between 2009/10 and 2011/12. It

showed that there was 308 lets in 2009/10, 248 in 2010/11 and 246 in 2011/12.

Mayfield/Easthouses had the highest total number lets with 199 lets between 2009/10

and 2011/12 followed by Penicuik with 146 lets, Dalkeith/Eskbank with 143 lets and

Gorebridge with 103 lets. The areas with the lowest lets were Danderhall (23) and

Pathhead with 13 lets. The number of lets in an area is likely to be dependent on the

number of units in each area. For instance, a significant proportion of homes in Mayfield

are owned by Melville Housing Association therefore it is not surprising that there are a

significant number of lets in this area.

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2.17.3 The data for the years from 2009/10 to 2011/12 show that the highest number of lets was

made by Melville Housing Association with 60% of the total RSL lets. Apart from being

the only locally based RSL in Midlothian, Melville HA has also recently embarked on

ambitious new build programmes to increase their stock, including a development at

Cuiken Terrace, Penicuik and Langlaw, Mayfield. Castle Rock HA and Dunedin Canmore

HA have also completed a number of smaller new build developments.

2.17.4 CastleRock Edinvar had the second highest number of lets (200) accounting for 25% of

the lets between 2009/10 and 2011/12.

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Figure 2.17c Total Lets RSLs 2009/10 – 2011/12

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

Total RSL Lets

No % No % No % No %

Ark HA 0 0 2 1 1 0 3 0.4

Bield HA 17 6 25 10 17 7 59 7

CastleRock Edinvar HA 89 29 43 17 68 28 200 25

Dunedin Canmore HA Ltd 1 0 26 10 2 1 29 4

Trust HA Ltd 5 2 2 1 3 1 10 1

Margaret Blackwood HA 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 0.4

Link HA 2 1 2 1 2 1 6 1

Viewpoint HA 5 2 3 1 2 1 10 1

Melville HA Ltd 189 61 145 58 148 60 482 60

Total lets by Year 308 100 248 100 246 100

2.18 Property

Figure 2.18a Midlothian Council Tax Tax band A B C D E F G H

Charge £806.67 £941.11 £1075.56 £1210.00 £1478.89 £1747.78 £2016.67 £2420.00

Data source: sns.gov.uk

Figure 2.18b Percentage Dwellings in multi-member Wards, Midlothian and Scotland that are in Council Tax Bands A-C

Bonny-rigg

Dalkeith Midlothian East

Midlothian South

Midlothian West

Penicuik Mid-lothian

Scot-land

2003 63 86.12 62.62 75.18 61.03 59.86 67.15 65.02

2004 62.4 86.05 62.61 75.32 60.75 59.58 66.92 64.32

2005 61.95 86.05 62.26 75.28 60.6 59.51 66.72 63.76

2006 61.89 85.95 61.69 75.14 58.54 59.23 66.11 63.24

2007 61.8 85.34 61.17 74.94 58.01 59.01 65.76 62.78

2008 60.39 84.95 60.14 74.83 57.92 58.59 65.2 62.38

2009 59.87 84.45 59.88 75.62 58.03 58.48 65.13 62.11

2010 58.81 84.11 59.65 75.22 57.87 58.52 64.74 61.87

2011 57.52 83.83 59.35 74.82 58.11 58.74 64.39 61.65

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Figure 2.18c Average Weekly Rent in Midlothian & Scotland

2007-8 to 2001-12

Data Source:sns.gov.uk

Figure 2.18d House Sales, Median & Mean Prices, £

Data Source: sns.gov.uk

Figure 2.18e Proportion of Dwellings in Band A-C by Ward for Midlothian & Scotland

Midlothian East Lothian West Lothian Edinburgh Scotland

Median Mean Median Mean Median Mean Median Mean Median Mean

2002 79,923 100,830 93,000 118,878 66,495 82,709 104,000 131,137 68,500 87,144

2003 98,995 127,173 120,000 147,356 82,000 98,979 124,585 150,538 80,053 101,821

2004 108,250 141,502 132,500 165,374 95,250 116,208 140,118 168,610 95,599 119,658

2005 119,000 147,791 145,000 176,741 104,000 122,630 148,807 179,258 107,107 129,832

2006 135,000 162,883 155,000 183,697 115,239 136,623 163,000 197,915 120,000 144,112

2007 150,000 181,151 176,950 211,414 127,000 150,565 177,177 217,372 135,000 160,736

2008 152,995 185,855 175,000 208,739 129,000 153,621 179,000 222,857 138,000 165,214

2009 152,125 178,034 160,000 202,983 124,950 144,100 170,000 210,365 134,000 159,075

2010 154,995 177,094 175,500 224,528 125,000 152,252 180,023 221,948 136,000 163,396

2011 148,350 170,766 164,500 202,933 125,000 151,761 180,000 221,303 137,000 163,264

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Figure 2.18f New Build Housing Completions in Midlothian 2001-11

Datasource: Housing Statistics for Scotland

Figure 2.18g Projected New Build Housing Completions in

Midlothian 2011-12 to 2014-15

Datasource: Midlothian Housing Land Audit

2.18.1 Council tax bands in Midlothian and nationally have been frozen since 2006/7.

2.18.2 Midlothian council tax for band D in 2009/10 was £1210.00, compared with the Scottish

average of £1,149. In 2009/10, Midlothian had the fifth highest rates of council tax band

D, behind Aberdeen City, Dundee City, Glasgow City and Stirling.

2.18.3 Figure 2.18e shows the proportion of dwellings in bands A-C has declining across all

wards and reflects the national trend. In 2011, Dalkeith was the multi-member ward with

the highest percentage of dwellings in council tax bands A-C with 83.83% whilst

Bonnyrigg had the lowest at 57.52%.

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2.18.4 Figure 2.18f shows that 3,141 houses were built in Midlothian between 2001 and 2011.

The Housing Land Audit projection in figure 2.18g indicates that developers expect to

build a further 3,276 dwellings by 2014/15. At an average household size of 2.3 this

projects a contribution of over 7,500 to Midlothian’s population.

2.18.5 Since there has been no wholesale revision of the council tax bands over the period

under consideration, the implication is that more new build houses are in bands D and

above than in bands A-C. All wards follow a continuous downward trend except

Midlothian South and West which have risen from a low point in 2008 implying a greater

number of band A-C dwellings there than elsewhere since that time.

2.18.6 Mean house prices consistently exceed the median in Midlothian, its near neighbours and

in Scotland as a whole. In other words, the average price of a house sold is higher than

the middle of the house price range. This tends to suggest that more, larger family

homes are being built and sold than dwellings for single people or couples. Taken

together with the demographic material in section 1, showing an increasing number of 1

and 2 person households, this may be an early indicator of a future imbalance between

the housing stock and the make-up of the population or even a shortage of housing for

small households.

2.18.7 The implication of 2.18d & e is that the bulk of new build housing is for family homes and

this may increase growth in the younger and economically active elements of the

population. If these segments of the population and the older elements are both

increasing, this would explain the observed tendency of Midlothian’s population to exceed

the population projections and it should be noted that the actual population growth has

exceeded the growth estimated in 2006, 2008 and 2010.

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3 MAXIMISING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

3.1 Introduction

3.1.1 Midlothian has adapted to its changing environment and through its economic

regeneration policies and efforts it has seen the positive development of a range of

quality businesses, industrial estates and research parks. Midlothian Council actively

encourages inward investment and together with partner organisations has fostered the

growth of a world-class life sciences, biotechnology, informatics and animal

health/welfare cluster. Midlothian is working hard to develop the seven key economic

development sectors identified in the Midlothian Economic Development Framework

(MEDF). These sectors are listed in Section 3.6 of the report.

3.1.2 Midlothian’s workforce and business community have met this change in their versatility

and adaptability to develop and take advantage of the opportunities that this inward

investment has brought.

3.1.3 There is a persistent though declining deficit between the wages earned in Midlothian

businesses and those earned by Midlothian residents. This suggests that Midlothian’s

residents do not have the skills and qualifications to compete for the highest paid jobs

available from Midlothian’s employers. Improvements shown in the educational

attainment part of section 6 suggest that this is getting better but Midlothian’s success in

attracting science based industries may mean that even more must be done to ensure

this keeps reducing and because the wages of residents are rising and not the wages of

employees falling.

3.1.4 The economic downturn is still a challenge to Midlothian and we are working to support

many local businesses towards economic recovery.

3.1.5 The reliance on construction employment locally led to an immediate impact as housing

and other capital projects felt the effects of the economic downturn in 2009 and potential

reductions in public sector employment will also have a major impact in the coming

months and years due to the reliance of the local economy on employment in this sector

(30.0 % of all local employment). Parts of Midlothian which have consistently

experienced higher levels of economic deprivation are already being impacted. In June

2011, 3,300 people were unemployed. In June 2012 the figures show that

unemployment had dropped by 200 people to 3,100.

3.1.6 Midlothian continues to experience high rates of youth unemployment (14.5% school

leavers left school to unemployment in 2011, the worst rate in Scotland by council area)

and in-work poverty due to the lower than Scottish average wages paid by local

employers. However, there is some evidence that might indicate that Midlothian is closing

the gap with the rest of Scotland and the GB economy in terms of income generation for

its employees and residents.

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3.2 Headline Statistics

3.2.1 In 2011, 64.1% of Midlothian’s population were of working age

3.2.2 In June 2012, 82.3% of the working age population was economically active, 2.8% or

1,400 more people than in June 2011 and 5.2% above the Scotland-wide average of

77.1%

3.2.3 Unemployment in Midlothian between June 2011 and 2012 fell from 7.7% to 7.0% and is

below both Scottish and GB levels. This remains higher than it was in 2008

3.2.4 Workers in Midlothian earned 0.3% more than the Scottish average in 2011. Their

earnings fell by £0.20 a week between June 2010 and 2011

3.2.5 Male earnings in Midlothian were 2.5% above the Scottish average but their earnings

reduced by £1.70 (0.3%) a week between June 2010 and 2011. Female earnings in

Midlothian were 4.2% higher than the Scottish average and their earnings increased by £

38.20 (9.1%) a week between June 2010 and 2011

3.2.6 Midlothian’s largest employers in 2011 were the public sector: Midlothian Council with

4,349 employees; NHS Lothian (955); and Lothian & Borders Police (630). The largest

private sector employers were Tesco (555) and Arthur McKay (545).

3.2.7 In 2012 there were 2,200 businesses in Midlothian of which 145 were defined as large

(having more than 249 employees and greater than €50m turnover), or €43m balance

sheet total. This included the Council, NHS and national companies with Midlothian

outlets.

3.2.8 Between June 2011 and June 2012, four economic sectors in Midlothian increased the

number of jobs by 3,600, whilst three sectors lost 1,200 jobs, resulting in an overall

increase of 2,400 jobs. Professional occupations, associate professional and technical

and elementary occupations each increased the number of jobs by 1,100 while 300

process plant and machine operatives and 500 skilled trades jobs were lost. The

proportion of skilled trades is still above the Scottish average but the gap reduced from

2.3% to 0.6%.

3.3 Working Population Note on data: ‘Working age’ is defined here as 16-64 for all people. All percentages are based on the total working

age population with the exception of the unemployed, which are taken as a percentage of the economically active population. ‘Unemployed’ means people without a job who are available to start work within two weeks of their interview, have been looking for work in the four weeks prior to interview or are waiting to start a job they have already obtained.

Figure 3.3a Total Population Published 2011 Midlothian Scotland Great Britain Total

Population 82,400 5,254,800 61,425,700

Males 39,300 2,548,200 30,185,800 Females 43,000 2,706,600 31,239,900

Source: ONS mid-year population estimates

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3.3.1 Midlothian has 15.68% of the Scottish population.

Figure 3.3b Working Age Population as % of Total Population 2011

Midlothian Scotland Great Britain numbers % numbers % numbers %

Working age total 52,800 64.1 3,449,100 65.6 39,738,000 64.7

Working age males 25,300 64.4 1,697,900 66.6 19,779,200 65.5

Working age females

27,500 64.0 1,751,200 64.7 19,958,800 63.9

Source: NOMIS (Nov 2012) – ONS mid-year population estimates. % of total population

3.3.2 Figure 3.2b shows that 64.1% of Midlothian’s in 2011 population were of working age and

this is broadly in line with the proportions in Scotland and Great Britain overall.

Figure 3.2c Employment and Unemployed between June 2011-June 2012

Midlothian Scotland Great Britain

Numbers % % %

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Males

Economically active+ 22,100 21,800 86.3 85.7 82.4 82.3 82.5 82.8

In employment 19,900 20,000 77.6 78.3 75.1 75.1 75.4 75.5

Employees 15,900 16,300 63.1 64.8 63.9 63.3 62.2 61.7

Self Employed 3,900 3,700 14.0 13.5 10.7 11.4 12.8 13.4

Unemployed * 2,200 1,800 9.8 8.3 8.7 8.6 8.4 8.6

Females

Economically active+ 20,400 22,100 73.5 79.2 71.8 72.2 69.9 70.4

In employment 19,000 21,200 68.6 76.2 66.9 66.9 65.0 65.1

Employees 17,700 19,600 63.7 70.8 62.0 61.3 59.2 59.0

Self Employed 1,200 1,400 4.4 4.6 4.5 5.0 5.4 5.7

Unemployed * 1,300 N/A 6.6 N/A 6.7 7.2 6.9 7.4

All People

Economically active=* 42,500 43,900 79.5 82.3 77.0 77.1 76.2 76.6

In employment 39,000 41,200 72.9 77.2 70.9 70.9 70.2 70.3

Employees 33,600 35,900 63.4 68.0 63.0 62.3 60.7 60.3

Self Employed 5,100 5,100 8.9 8.8 7.5 8.1 9.1 9.5

Unemployed * 3,300 3,100 7.7 7.0 7.8 7.9 7.7 8.1 Source: ONS annual population survey Numbers are for those aged 16 and over, % are for those aged 16-64 Numbers and % are for those aged 16 and over. % is a proportion of economically active

3.3.3 There are 2,200 more people employed than in the previous year, an increase of 5.6%.

3.3.4 1,400 more people are economically active than the 2011 figure. Proportionally,

Midlothian has more economically active people than in Scotland or GB overall.

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3.3.5 The number of self-employment people remained the same (5,100) but the proportion of

women entrepreneurs has increased and the number of men decreased

3.3.6 The proportion of self-employment in Midlothian fell slightly from 8.9% to 8.8%, whilst it

rose in Scotland (7.5% to 8.1%) and in GB (9.1% to 9.5%).

3.3.7 Midlothian’s unemployment rate remains higher than it was before 2008 but has dropped

from 7.7% to 7.0% in the last year and is below the Scottish (7.9%) and GB (8.1%)

unemployment rates.

3.3.8 Male unemployment fell from 9.8% to 8.3% in the period and is lower than both

unemployment rates in Scotland and GB (both 8.6%).

Figure 3.3d Economic Inactivity between 2011 and 2012

Midlothian Scotland Great Britain Numbers % % % Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Total 10,700 9,200 20.5 17.7 23.0 22.9 23.8 23.4 Student 1,400 1,800 13.0 19.2 21.1 22.6 24.3 25.1 Looking after family/home 2,200 1,600 20.1 17.1 21.0 19.9 25.2 24.9 Temporary sick ! ! ! ! 1.7 2.1 1.9 1.9 Long term sick 3,200 2,700 29.5 29.8 29.9 29.1 22.4 22.2 Discouraged ! ! ! ! 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.9 Retired 2,500 2,200 23.6 24.2 18.2 18.2 16.7 16.7 Other 1,100 ! 12.3 ! 7.4 7.2 8.7 8.4 Wants a job 1,700 2,600 16.0 27.9 24.6 24.2 23.8 24.1 Does not want a job 9,000 6,600 84.0 72.1 75.4 75.8 76.2 75.9

Source: ONS annual population survey ! = Estimate is not given because sample size is not anonymous Notes: Numbers and % are for those aged 16-64 % is a proportion of resident population of area aged 16 – 64 and gender

3.3.9 There has been a reduction in the total economic inactivity from 20.5% to 17.7% of the

Midlothian working age population. This is below both the Scottish (22.9%) and GB

(23.4%) figures for 2012.

3.3.10 In 2012, 900 more people wanted a job than in 2011, an increase of 53%. The Midlothian

rate (27.9%) is higher than both the Scottish (24.2%) and the GB (24.1%) figures.

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3.4 Earnings

Figure 3.4a Median Gross Weekly Earnings Midlothian Residents 2007-2012 (Full Time): Comparison with Scotland

Annual survey of hours and earnings – Resident analysis/ NOMIS

3.4.1 Median earnings estimates are used, rather than mean. The median represents the

middle of the whole range of individual earnings and is less likely to be influenced by

extremely high or low values, making it more representative of the majority of the

population.

3.4.2 There has been a widening earnings gap compared to the whole of Scotland with full time

employees’ earnings 8.8% lower than the National average. Male earnings are 12.4%

lower than the Scottish figure (£43.70/week). Females in Midlothian earn 7.9% less than

their Scottish counterparts (£34.80/week).

Figure 3.4b Median Gross Weekly Earnings Midlothian Employee 2007–11 (Full Time): Comparison with Scotland

Full Time

All % diff from Scot

Male % diff from Scot

Female % diff from Scot

Mid Scot Mid Scot Mid Scot

2012 £484.40 £497.60 -2.6 £533.70 £533.10 +0.1 £414.60 £438.10 -5.3

2011 £490.10 £488.80 0.3 £522.90 £517.50 2.5 £459.20 £440.80 4.2

2010 £490.30 £488.00 0.5 £524.60 £521.40 0.6 £421.00 £430.50 -2.2

2009 £474.30 £472.80 0.3 £528.90 £509.90 0.2 £398.70 £420.30 -5.1

2008 £456.60 £462.60 -1.3 £492.80 £504.90 6.7 £391.10 £401.10 -2.5

2007 - £441.70 - - £481.50 - £381.50 -

Source: ASHE – ONS annual survey of earnings – Workplace analysis/ Nomis

Full All % Male % Female % Mid Scot Mid Scot Mid Scot

2012 £454.60 £498.30 -8.8 £469.00 £535.40 -12.4 £404.90 £439.70 -7.9

2011 £452.20 £490.60 -7.8 £481.90 £519.80 -7.2 £398.70 £441.40 -9.7

2010 £452.20 £486.60 -7.1 £449.10 £428.90 4.7 £519.60 £521.70 -0.4

2009 £424.10 £471.20 -10 £405.40 £419.20 -3.3 £442.00 £509.80 -13.3

2008 £401.40 £462.90 -13.3 £362.00 £399.90 -9.5 £456.50 £505.00 -9.6

2007 £417.50 £440.90 -5.3 £359.90 £381.00 -5.5 £471.30 £480.90 -2

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3.4.3 Between 2008 and 2011 full-time Midlothian employees in the workplace earned above

the national average, but in 2012 it fell below the national figure and the median is

presently at 2.6% below the Scottish figure.

Figure 3.4c Comparison of Median Gross Weekly Earnings

Midlothian for Employees & Residents 2008-11

Employees Residents difference

2012 £484.40 £454.60 £29.80

2011 £490.10 £452.20 £37.90

2010 £490.30 £452.20 £38.10

2009 £474.30 £424.10 £50.20

2008 £456.60 £401.40 £55.20

3.4.4 Figures 3.4c shows that people living in Midlothian earn less than people working there.

The implication of this is that better paid employment in Midlothian is being taken up by

people from outside the area, while residents are filling lower paid jobs either within or

outside Midlothian. The skills and education profile of the working population of

Midlothian will have to change to match the demands of new employment opportunities.

That the difference is reducing might indicate that this is taking place but the volatility in

the annual figures makes this unclear.

3.4.5 Midlothian earnings for males decreased for a third consecutive year.

3.4.6 In 2011 females in Midlothian earned more than the National average.

Figure 3.4d Median Gross Weekly Earnings, Full Time and Part Time for Midlothian Residents 2011: Comparison with Scotland

Year All Male Female

Full Time

Part Time

Full Time Full Time Part Time

Full Time

2010 Midlothian £483.00 £184.90 £519.60 - £449.10 £187.80

Scotland £486.60 £159.00 £521.70 £140.30 £428.90 £163.40

2011 Midlothian £452.20 £161.60 £481.90 - £398.70 £187.40

Scotland £490.60 £158.60 £519.80 £142.90 £441.40 £162.40

Source: ASHE – ONS annual survey of hours and earnings

3.4.7 Figure 3.4d indicates that in 2011 Midlothian has fared less well than the rest of Scotland

in full time earnings for all people by £38.40/week. Full time earning capacity for all

Midlothian people fell by £30.80/week from 2010. The figures show that Midlothian

earning capacity for all part-time workers has also decreased by £23.30/week. It should

be noted no figure was available for Midlothian part-time male residents.

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Figure 3.4e Median Gross Weekly Earnings, Full Time and Part Time for Midlothian Employees 2011: Comparison with Scotland

Year All Male Female

Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time

2010 Midlothian £490.30 £167.20 £524.60 - £421.00 £168.50

Scotland £488.00 £159.90 £521.40 £141.60 £430.50 £163.70

2011 Midlothian £490.10 £150.60 £522.90 - £459.20 -

Scotland £488.80 £158.60 £517.50 £141.60 £440.80 £163.70

Source: ASHE – ONS annual survey of hours and earnings

3.4.8 Figure 3.4e indicates that Midlothian’s full-time employees earned £1.30 more than the

Scottish median in 2011 and part-time workers’ earning capacity is lower than the

National average by £8.00. In real terms all Midlothian part-time workers are earning

£16.60 less/week than 2010. It should be noted no figure was quoted for Midlothian part-

time male employees. Midlothian full-time females earned more than the Scottish median

figure by £18.40. In real terms this is an increase of £38.20/week from 2010.

3.4.9 The Figures 3.4a – 3.4d indicate that earnings for both Midlothian residents and

employees will be subject to market forces and fluctuations.

3.5 Employment

Figure 3.5a Midlothian based Employment by Occupation

Between Jun 2011 and Jun 2012

Source: ONS annual population survey. Notes: Numbers and percentage are for those 16+; % is a proportion of all persons in employment.

SOC 2010 Group number & Title

Midlothian Scotland Great Britain

Numbers % % %

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

Jul 10–Jun 11

Jul 11– Jun 12

1. Managers & Senior Officials

3,200 3,200 8.2 7.7 8.6 8.3 9.9 10.1

2. Professional Occupations

5,300 6,400 13.6 15.5 18.4 19.0 19.3 19.1

3. Associate professional & technical

4,400 5,500 11.4 13.3 13.0 12.9 13.8 14.0

4. Administrative & secretarial

5,500 5,500 14.1 13.4 10.9 10.9 11.1 11.0

5. Skilled trades occupations

5,400 4,900 13.9 12.0 11.6 11.4 10.7 10.8

6. Personal service occupations

4,800 5,100 12.3 12.3 9.8 9.8 9.0 9.1

7. Sales & customer service occupations

4,100 3,700 10.6 9.0 9.3 9.2 8.2 8.1

8. Process plant & machine operatives

2,300 2,000 6.0 4.9 6.8 6.6 6.5 6.4

9. Elementary occupations

3,700 4,800 9.5 11.6 11.4 11.5 11.0 10.9

Total 38,700 41,100

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3.5.1 Figure 3.5a shows that there are more Midlothian people being employed across the

categories than in 2011 by 2,400. In comparison with the GB and Scottish figures

Midlothian is under-represented in groups 1 and 2. Elementary occupations employed

a further 1,100 than the previous period, however total job losses (-1,200) affected

skilled trades (-500), sales and customer service occupations (-400) and process plant

(-300).

3.5.2 The figures indicate that employment has increased by 6.2% but the market place is

still in a fairly fluid situation which has been highlighted by four of the categories

increasing the number of jobs filled whilst three of the categories lost jobs. Given the

situation with the economy the situation is likely to remain fluid for the foreseeable

future.

Figure 3.5b Employment by Occupation Trends

0

1,000

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

7,000

1. Managers & Senior

Officials2. Professional

Occupations3. Associate professional

& technical4. Administrative &

secretarial5. Skilled trades

occupations6. Personal service

occupations7. Sales & customer

service occupations

3.5.3 Figure 3.5b shows how the employment occupational trends for 2011 (38,700) and 2012

(41,100) are broken down in each of the employment categories. The chart reveals that in the 9 occupational categories job numbers increased in four sectors (3,600)

• Professional Occupations

• Associate Professional and Technical

• Personal Service Occupations

• Elementary Occupations

Two sectors remained static:

• Managers and Senior Officials

• Administrative and Secretarial

2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012

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The remaining three sectors lost jobs (1,200).

• Skilled Trades

• Sales and Customer Service Occupations

• Process Plant and machine Operatives

3.5.4 In real terms this shows that 2,400 more people are employed than in the previous year

Figure 3.5c Vacancies Dec 2012

Industrial Group

Midlothian Vacancies 2011 2012

Agriculture, hunting & forestry 0 0

Fishing 0 0 Agriculture, hunting, forestry & fishing Total 0 0

Production & Construction:

Mining & quarrying 0 0

Manufacturing 3 11

Electricity, gas & water supply 0 0

Construction 53 71 Production & Construction Total 56 82

Services:

Wholesale & retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles & personal & household goods

10 74

Hotels and restaurants 7 22

Transport, storage & communication 3 0

Financial Intermediation 1 2

Real estate, renting and business activities 99 219 Services Total 120 317

Other Services

Public administration & defence, compulsory social security

41 72

Education 4 16

Health & Social Work 4 22

Other Community social personal service activities 7 3

Private households with employed persons 0 0

Extra territorial organisations & bodies 0 0 Other Services Total 56 113

All Industries Total 232 512 Source: Nomis - vacancies notified by industry Dec 2012

3.5.5 In December 2012 Midlothian had 512 vacancies, 280 more than in 2011.

3.5.6 Vacancies are being created in most sectors but most notably in ‘real estate, renting and

business activities’ where an additional 120 vacancies were notified in 2012 compared

with 2011. Wholesale and ‘retail trade; repair of motor vehicles, motorcycles and personal

and household goods’ with 74 vacancies in 2012 compared with 10 in 2011.

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3.6 Local Business

Figure 3.6a Largest Employers in Midlothian 2011 & 2012

Se

ria

l

Employer Number of Employees in Midlothian

Comments Key: N/A – Not Available/Known

2011 2012 1 Midlothian Council 4344 4349 Including casual staff 2011 - 5,286 ,2012 5,429 2 NHS Lothian 979* 955 * Methodology Revised between 2011 and 2012: Midlothian CHP

& NHS Lothian in 2012- 23,999; NHS Lothian in 2011 – 24,652 3 Lothian & Borders Police 624 630 Dedicated to Midlothian – 147 Police Officers.

Additionally, 83 Police Officers & 49 support staff cover HQ duties across Mid/East Lothian(132) Force Call Centre 71 Police Officers & 280 support staff (351)

4 Tesco 530 555 Hardengreen 366, Penicuik 152 5 Arthur McKay 430 545 2012 – HQ in Midlothian 879 6 IKEA 400 518

7 Dobbies Garden World 300 376 2011 – HQ based in Midlothian 2,700 in total 2012 - HQ based in Midlothian, 2,151in total.

8 MacTaggart Scott & Co 257 320 9 Roslin Institute 296 309 10 ASDA N/A 261 11 Sainsbury’s 307 260 12 The Royal (Dick) Vet 230 240 13 Scottish Qualifications

Authority 231 248

14 Costco 215 220 15 Moredun Foundation

Group 210 181

16 Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

120 120

17 Jewel & Esk College, now part of the Edinburgh College

112 115 343 in total for Milton Road/Eskbank campuses.

Source: Midlothian Council, Economic Development Section

3.6.1 The following should be noted:

• the table only includes organisations that employ 100 staff or more

• the establishment of one organisation, Crummock, has dropped below the 100 threshold,

dropping from 110 to 89 and they are not now included in this profile

• only employers who responded to staff employee surveys are included

• of the 17 organisations participating in the 2011 survey and employing >100 employees,

14 or 76% increased their staffing levels in 2012

• Midlothian Council is the largest employer in the local authority area

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Figure 3.6b Enterprise Size and Employment Midlothian Scotland

Small Medium Large Total Small Medium Large Total

Number of Enterprises

2009 1,940 80 160 2,180 148,420 3,640 2,320 154,380 2012 1,980 75 145 2,200 153,695 3,635 2,250 159,580

% of Total No. Enterprises

2009 89.0 3.7 7.3 100 96.0 2.5 1.5 100 2012 90.0 3.4 6.6 100 96.3 2.3 1.4 100

Number of Employees

2009 10,000 3,000 9,000 22,000 641.000 256,000 942,000 1,839,000 2012 9,330 2,670 7,250 19,240 645,810 246,730 912,040 1,804,935

% of Total No. Employees

2009 45.4 13.6 41.0 100 34.9 13.9 51.2 100 2012 48.5 13.8 37.7 100 35.8 13.7 50.5 100

Notes: Enterprises with geographical identity only. Data is estimated due to confidentiality or reliability

3.6.2 Figure 3.6b highlights the following:

• in 2009 Midlothian had 2,100, businesses; this grew to 2,200 businesses in 2012

• small businesses accounted for 90% of the enterprises and employed 48.5% of the

workforce in 2012

• Midlothian has fewer small enterprises (90%) than the Scottish average (96.3%),

but they provide 12.7% more employment opportunities than the average of

Scottish enterprises

• the number of large enterprises decreased from 160 businesses employing 41% of

the workforce in 2009 to 145 employing 37.7% in 2012

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3.7 Business Locations

Figure 3.7a Business Locations Serial Business Park/Centre, Estate, Science

Park &c Location

1 Eastfield Farm Road Industrial Estate Penicuik

2 Eastfield Industrial Estate Penicuik

3 Edinburgh Technopole Near Roslin

4 Pentlands Science Park Near Roslin

5 Gowkley Moss Near Roslin

6 Roslin Bio-Centre Roslin

7 Pentlandfield – Midlothian Innovation Centre Near Bilston

8 Bilston Glen Industrial Estate Loanhead

9 Burghlee Loanhead

10 Pentland Industrial Estate Loanhead

11 Nivensknowe – Straiton Near Loanhead

12 Straiton Park Near Loanhead

13 Edgefield Industrial Estate Loanhead

14 Eldin Industrial Estate Loanhead

15 Engine Road Loanhead

16 Gorton Road Rosewell

17 Hopefield Bonnyrigg

18 Sherwood Industrial Estate Bonnyrigg

19 Dalhousie Business Park Bonnyrigg

20 Butlerfield Industrial Estate Newtongrange

21 Lady Victoria Business Centre Newtongrange

22 Redheugh Newtongrange

23 Engine Road Gorebridge

24 Mayfield Industrial Estate Mayfield 25 McSence Business Park Mayfield 26 Easthouses Industrial Estate Easthouses 27 Whitehill Business Centre Near Dalkeith 28 Hardengreen Industrial Estate Dalkeith 29 Grannies Park Industrial Estate Dalkeith 30 Thornybank Industrial Estate Dalkeith 31 Salter’s Road Dalkeith 32 Monktonhall/Millerhill Marshalling Yard Near Danderhall 33 Whitehill Mains Near Danderhall 34 Hunters yard Near Danderhall 35 Todhills Near Danderhall Source: Midlothian Economic Land Supply Report 2009.

3.7.1 Figure 3.7a lists Midlothian’s business locations by geographical area. The sites offer

flexibility and affordability and continue to provide opportunities for the use of its land

resources. The business parks, industrial estates and science parks continue to offer

developmental opportunities for use by both the public and private sectors.

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3.7.2 Midlothian Council’s Economic Development Section provides a property search facility on

the Council website. Details provide a description of:

• Property or land

• Size

• Location

• Price

• Rateable value

• Marketing organisation/Agent for the Property or land

• Marketing organisation/Agent particulars are downloadable where available

3.8 Midlothian Economic Development Framework (MEDF)

3.8.1 The MEDF was launched in October 2007, is subject to continuous review and adjustment

and will continue to be the key economic development driver in Midlothian. It identifies

three framework objectives, their key priorities and priority areas for action. The three

objectives are:

• to create a dynamic lifelong learning environment to enable people to achieve the

workforce skills, qualifications and experience required for a modern local economy

• to develop Midlothian as a place to do business in a competitive, sustainable way

• to support enterprise

3.8.2 The target for new jobs in Midlothian had been adjusted to 500 per annum. This has been

subject to further adjustment by the MBO sub-group and has been revised to create or

safeguard 3,250 jobs by 2017.

3.8.3 The key sectors that have been identified to play a major role are:

• Life Sciences

• Earth Sciences

• Animal Biosciences

• Construction

• Tourism

• Education

• Public Sector

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3.8.4 Midlothian has a strong asset base that is ideally placed to take advantage of opportunities

in all 7 key sectors. However the downturn has affected predicted growth projections and

the jobs target has been revised downwards by the Maximising Business Opportunities

(MBO) Sub- Group in recognition of altered economic conditions (see below)

3.8.5 As part of the on-going review of MEDF, an Economic Recovery Plan is currently being

prepared for Midlothian. This work is being undertaken in close partnership with key

Community Planning Partners (CPP).

3.9 Responding to the Economic Downturn

3.9.1 The MEDF sector action plans were updated in 2009 as part of Midlothian Council’s

response to the current global economic downturn which began in mid 2008 and they are

now being revised for 2013. The sector action plans highlight potential opportunities for

recovery, for example indicating export possibilities; Scottish Government initiatives such as

taking into account the Commission on the Future Delivery of Public Services; or the

COSLA draft common strategic framework that examines the funding 11 priorities set out by

European Structural Funding mechanism.

3.9.2 August 2012 saw the Community Planning Partnership’s ‘Maximising Business

Opportunities’ sub-group commission a report to look into the Midlothian economy. The

report, ‘Evaluation of the State of the Midlothian Economy’ was published January 2013

and will contribute to future economic recovery plans for Midlothian. It can be found on-line

at: http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/1/business_and_trade/184/midlothian_economic_profile

3.9.3 Midlothian Council is continuing to support local business through the East of Scotland

Investment Fund (ESIF) as well as through the Economic Development HR Business

Adviser; Midlothian Homecoming Fund; procurement and the wider range of economic

development functions.

3.9.4 In October 2012, Midlothian Council became responsible for the delivery of Business

Gateway in Midlothian. Midlothian Business Gateway gives practical advice to individuals

and businesses through business advisors able to offer access to a range of professional

services. The service will be delivered in Mayfield, Dalkeith, Roslin and Penicuik.

3.9.5 Midlothian Council is also a lead partner in Partnership Action for Continuing Employment

(PACE) in co-ordinating responses to redundancies in Midlothian. The partnership offers

the following services: PACE presentation to company and redundancies; careers and

career change; educational opportunities; advice on training options; finding suitable

vacancies; CV preparation and presentation; interview techniques and advice on starting

your own business. Follow up support is offered to both businesses and individuals.

3.9.6 The continuing economic conditions means that this strategy will now be more important

than ever both in assisting workers made redundant to access alternative employment and

retraining opportunities and in helping to retain valuable skills during the recession.

3.9.7 In addition, the Midlothian Employability Strategy operates at a local level through the

Midlothian Employability Action Network (MEAN) and nationally though the Scottish Local

Authority Economic Development (SLAED) Employability Steering Group, both are key

vehicles for increasing the employability of the local workforce.

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For further information on the sector action plans, see the following webpage:

http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/medf

4 ENSURING MIDLOTHIAN IS A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT

4 .1 Introduction

4.1.1 The CoSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) definition of Community Safety is

“Protecting people’s right to live in confidence and without fear for their own or other

people’s safety”.

4.1.2 Community Safety is essential to the quality of life of people of Midlothian. It embraces a

range of issues from crime prevention, drug and alcohol misuse, road safety, fire safety and

accident prevention to ensure Midlothian is a safe place to live, work and visit.

4.1.3 The Midlothian Community Safety Partnership brings together key public and voluntary

sector agencies that share a vision of a safer Midlothian. For further information regarding

the work of the Community Safety Partnership please contact the team on 0131 271 3335.

4.2 Recorded Crimes and Solvency Rates

Figure 4.2a Number of crimes recorded and solved in Midlothian

Year Crimes

Recorded Crimes Solved

% Solved

2012/13 4105 1867 47%

2011/12 4546 2136 47%

2010/11 4603 2078 45%

2009/10 5246 2436 46%

2008/09 5780 2901 50%

4.2.1 The number of crimes recorded in Midlothian is reducing year on year. In 2012/13 there

were 4,105 crimes recorded, a 29% reduction compared to 2008/09. Crime solvency

remains stable at 47%.

Figure 4.2b Number of crimes recorded per 10,000 head of Population in Midlothian Compared to Neighbouring Local Authorities

Year Midlothian East Lothian

West Lothian

Edinburgh

2012/13 487 340 459 632

2011/12 560 395 524 745

2010/11 567 468 523 787

2009/10 649 480 650 835

2008/09 717 475 656 941

4.2.2 Crimes per head of population in Midlothian are decreasing year on year, from 717 crimes

per 10,000 head of population in 2008/09, to 487 in 2021/13. There are a greater number

of crimes recorded per 10,000 population in Midlothian than both East Lothian and West

Lothian, but less than in the City of Edinburgh.

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Figure 4.2c Breakdown of Crimes Recorded in Midlothian

2012/13

2% 3%

51%26%

18%

Breakdown of Recorded Crime in Midlothian - 2012/13

Group 1: Violence

Group 2: Sexual Crime

Group 3: Dishonesty

Group 4: Vandalism

Group 5: Other

4.2.3 The crimes most commonly committed in Midlothian are dishonesty, for example shoplifting

or theft which accounted for 50% of all crime in 2012/13. Crimes of vandalism; smashing

motor vehicles and dwelling houses windows; breaking off car wing mirrors etc., account for

a further 26% of crime. Group 5 (miscellaneous offences) includes drug possession;

possession of offensive weapons; resisting arrest and accounts for 18% of all crime. More

serious sexual offences and violent offences make up a low percentage of total crime in

Midlothian (both 3%).

Figure 4.2d Breakdown of Crime Types Recorded and Solved in Midlothian between 2010/11 and 2012/13

2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

Crimes

Recorded Crimes Solved

% Solved

Crimes Recorded

Crimes Solved

% Solved

Crimes Recorded

Crimes Solved

% Solved

Group 1: Violence 132 94 71% 122 102 84% 104 84 81%

Group 2: Sexual Crime

87 60 69% 102 73 73% 107 90 84%

Group 3: Crimes involving Dishonesty

2262 757 33% 2244 810 36% 2040 705 35%

Group 4: Vandalism and Fireraising

1303 349 27% 1232 304 25% 1052 287 27%

Group 5: Other crimes

819 818 100% 846 847 100% 712 701 98%

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4.3 Crime Location

Figure 4.3a Locations of Crimes Recorded in Midlothian in 2012/13

Ward Group 1: Violence

Group 2: Sexual

Group 3: Dishonesty

Group 4: Vandalism

Group 5: Other

Total Crime

Bonnyrigg 18 17 203 132 81 451

Dalkeith 24 22 425 270 157 898

Midlothian East 26 24 506 291 225 1072

Midlothian South 10 12 237 102 107 468

Midlothian West 8 14 428 122 59 631

Penicuik 18 18 241 135 83 495

Data source: Lothian and Borders Police, Measuring Our Performance, March 2013

4.3.1 The majority of crime occurs in the Midlothian East Ward, with 1,072 crimes (27%) recorded

in 2013/13. The ward with this lowest number of recorded crimes in 2012/13 was

Bonnyrigg (451 crimes, 11%).

4.4 Road Safety

Figure 4.4a Number of Road Traffic Accidents Recorded in Midlothian Between 2002/03 and 2012/13

Year Fatal Serious Minor Total

2012/13 5 25 180 206

2011/12 2 23 162 187

2010/11 0 35 177 212

2009/10 4 29 172 205

2008/09 2 27 178 207

2007/08 6 41 192 239

2006/07 1 37 194 232

2005/06 3 44 187 234

2004/05 1 33 215 249

2003/04 5 31 192 228

2002/03 5 49 197 251

Data Source: UNIFI Lothian and Borders Police Vehicle Accident Recording System. Please note these figures relate to the number of accidents, not the number of injuries

4.4.1 The number of road traffic accidents in Midlothian has reduced gradually over the last ten

years, with 206 accidents in 2012/13, an 18% decrease compared to 2002/03. There were

five fatal road accidents in 2012/13, compared to two the previous year. Both serious and

minor road traffic accidents have experienced a year on year decrease in Midlothian until

2011/12 which saw an increase in fatal, serious and minor road accidents.

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4.5 Domestic Abuse

Figure 4.5a Number of Incidents and Repeat Incidents of Domestic Abuse between 2007/08 and 2012/13

Year No. of Incidents No. of Repeat Incidents % of Repeat Incidents

2012/13 1124 752 67%

2011/12 1032 656 64%

2010/11 918 572 62%

2009/10 929 593 64%

2008/09 918 524 57%

2007/08 780 473 61%

Datasource: Lothian and Borders Police E Division Domestic Abuse Liaison Officer

4.5.1 The number of reported incidents of domestic abuse is increasing in Midlothian, with 1124

reports in 2012/13, compared to 1032 the previous year. The percentage of incidents that

are repeat victims are also increasing, with 67% of incidents of domestic abuse in 2012/13

repeat victims.

4.6 Fire Safety

Figure 4.6a Fire Safety Statistics 2008/9 to 2012/13

4.6.1 From the data compiled in 4.6a the following may be observed:

• accidental dwelling fires have shown an increase during 2012/13 and over the whole of

the reported period

• two fatalities have occurred in fires within dwellings in Midlothian during the period

2011/12 and one during 2012/13. These data are not large enough to describe a

consistent upward trend

• nine casualties were recorded in dwelling fires during 2012/13.This is increase on the

previous year but casualties have declined over the whole of the period. The increase

this year may be a result of a change in the way in which casualties are defined

• a substantial reduction in deliberate secondary fires has been recorded during 2012/13

and deliberate dwelling fires have also been reduced. Other primary fires have increased

during 2012/13

• the number of deliberate dwelling fires has fluctuated widely over the five years

reported making it difficult to define a trend. This may be the result of small sample

sizes

Year Accidental Dwelling

Fires

Number of Fatalities

from Dwelling Fires

Number of Casualties

from Dwelling Fires

Number of Deliberate Dwelling

Fires

Number of Deliberate Secondary

Fires

Other Primary

Fires (non-dwelling)

2012/13 78 1 9 3 141 146

2011/12 65 2 2 14 344 135

2010/11 61 0 7 8 331 118

2009/10 59 0 6 12 345 126

2008/09 57 0 12 0 320

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5 CONSERVING AND IMPROVING MIDLOTHIAN’S ENVIRONMENT

5.1 Biodiversity, Flora and Fauna

5.1.1 Biodiversity: Biodiversity is the term used to describe all living things found on earth and

the interactions they have with each other. It has become synonymous with nature

conservation and provides a fresh approach to the problems of habitat loss and declining

species numbers by focusing on habitat development, recognising that the viability of

vulnerable species will be developed as a result. The approach taken by the community

planning partners and other agencies to biodiversity is set out in this section.

5.1.2 Midlothian Local Biodiversity Action Plan: The Midlothian Local Biodiversity Action Plan

(LBAP) seeks to conserve habitats through 14 Habitat Action Plans which focus on habitats

such as gorge woodlands, bogs, golf courses, rivers and burns, uplands and farmlands. It

is believed that by conserving these habitats, the species that they support will be

conserved and where species are known to fall outside these habitats the LBAP puts

Species Action Plans in place.

5.1.3 Designated areas: There are 2,069 sites of special scientific interest (SSSI), Special

Protection Areas & Ramsar sites (wetlands of international importance designated under

the Ramsar Convention) in Scotland, 22 are in Midlothian in 17 distinct areas with a total

area of 1,227 hectares, or 3.5% of the area of Midlothian, 354 Km2. The designation of

these sites is managed by Scottish Natural Heritage.

Figure 5.1a Designated areas in Midlothian

Site Name Designation Area (ha)

Auchencorth Moss SSSI 105.76

Bilston Burn SSSI 16.63

Black Burn SSSI 31.37

Crichton Glen SSSI 75.93

Dalkeith Oakwood SSSI 26.56

Dundreich Plateau SSSI 283.34

Fala Flow SSSI 317.75

Fala Flow Ramsar Site 318.04

Fala Flow Special Protection Area 318.04

Gladhouse Reservoir SSSI 186.58

Gladhouse Reservoir Ramsar Site 186.41

Gladhouse Reservoir Special Protection Area 186.41

Habbies Howe - Logan Burn SSSI 5.09

Hadfast Valley SSSI 5.63

Hewan Bank SSSI 5.22

Keith Water SSSI 2.23

Newhall Glen SSSI (1949 ACT SSSI) 17.40

North Esk Valley SSSI 42.88

Peeswit Moss SSSI 53.19

Peeswit Moss Special Area of Conservation 53.98

Roslin Glen SSSI 44.38

Straiton Pond Local Nature Reserve 5.96

Datasource: www.snh.org.uk/

Figure 5.1a lists these and by following the links specific information about what

makes each environmentally important can be accessed, together with details of any

responsibilities or restrictions required to ensure their long-term survival.

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5.1.4 Woodland: The Woodland Trusts identifies 19 woodlands to which the public have access

variously owned by private or public bodies or the Trust itself.

Figure 5.1b Woodlands in Midlothian Wood Name Land Owner Town

Beeslack Wood Woodland Trust Penicuik

Bush Estate Loanhead

Bush Estate Penicuik

Cornbank Woodland Midlothian Council Penicuik

Cranstoun Estate Dalkeith

Crichton Manse Dalkeith

CurrieWood Woodland Trust Borthwick

Dalkeith Country Estate Dalkeith Country Estate Dalkeith

Erraid Wood Scottish Wildlife trust Loanhead

Gore Glen Midlothian Council Lasswade

Hadfast Valley Scottish Wildlife Trust Dalkeith

Newbattle Estate Dalkeith

Newhall Penicuik

Penicuik Estate Penicuik

Rosewell Woodland Lasswade

Roslin Glen Loanhead

Straiton Pond Straiton Bonnyrigg

Vogrie Country Park Midlothian Council Dalkeith

Whitehill House Lasswade

Datasource: Woodland Trust, http://visitwoods.org.uk/

5.1.5 Figure 5.1b lists these and, by following the links, more information specific to each site can

be found from the Woodland Trust’s website.

5.1.6 In addition, Scottish Natural Heritage provides data of site boundaries and ancient

woodland mapping for use in geographical information systems (GIS). These are

downloadable by registering with the SNH website and accessing their Natural Spaces

portal.

5.1.7 Wildlife: The Scottish Wildlife Trust has designated four wildlife reserves in Midlothian

• Roslin Glen is an area of semi-natural ancient woodland including oak, ash, hazel,

cherry and hawthorn growing along a steep-sided glen situated a short distance south

of Roslin itself. It is home to a rich variety of flora and abundant breeding woodland

birds.

• Erraid Wood is situated on the north-east edge of the Pentlands, south of the Hillend

Ski Centre. This mature broadleaved woodland covers the steeply sloping ground and

supports at-risk woodland mammals and birds.

• Hadfast Valley has areas of scrub, grassland and broadleaved woodland that provide a

home for many species of breeding birds. During the summer, migrating songbirds come

to breed here. In the winter, large numbers of fieldfare feed on hawthorn berries;

• Milkhall Pond is situated two miles south of Penicuik and consists of an old reservoir

and a network of smaller ponds plus rough grassland, marsh and a shelterbelt of trees.

The open water provides important habitat for aquatic plants and associated breeding

amphibians and insects.

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5.1.8 Pentland Hills Regional Park: Lands in the north of Midlothian fall within the area

managed by the Pentland Hills Regional Park. City of Edinburgh Council is the managing

Authority for the park and Midlothian Council manages aspects of the buildings and

infrastructure within that part that fells within Midlothian. The aims of the park are:

• to retain the essential character of the hills as a place for the peaceful enjoyment of the

countryside;

• caring for the hills so that the landscape and the habitat is protected and enhanced;

• within this caring framework to encourage responsible public enjoyment of the hills;

• co-ordination of these aims so that they co-exist with farming and other land uses within

the Pentland Hills Regional Park

5.2 Water

5.2.1 River Water Quality: The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) maintains a

Water Quality Classification Scheme reporting river water quality data, including detailed

scientific information on the shape of the banks and bed; water levels and flows; biology;

chemistry; nutrient levels etc. This includes the river Esk as it flows through Midlothian.

The way in which this data is presented has varied over the time the current classification

scheme making it difficult to present a trend but in its first year, 2007, the overall condition

of the North and South Esk varied from poor to moderate and this remained the case in the

latest year for which data is available, 2011.

5.2.2 Flooding: Midlothian lies within the Scotland Flood Management District and is overseen

by SEPA. Its Flood Risk Management Planning in Scotland arrangements for 2012-2016

described in detail the strategy and implementation plan for reducing flood risk.

There are 243 Potentially Vulnerable Areas in Scotland that contain 92% of the properties

at risk within Scotland. There are three within Midlothian grouped together for planning

purposes the Forth Estuary District and described in potentially vulnerable area datasheets

10/18, 20 & 22:

• 10/18 The catchment profile of the Water of Leith, part of which is within Midlothian. The

towns and villages identified as at risk are, however in part of the catchment outwith

Midlothian

• 10/20 The costal catchment profile which includes the catchment of the Swanston &

Burdiehouse burns. Parts of this area around Straiton and Danderhall lie within

Midlothian but are not the areas identified as being at risk

• 10/22 The catchment profile of the North & South Esk which describes properties in

Lasswade, Penicuik & Dalkeith as being at risk from infrequent flooding.

The data sheets and further detail are available from SEPA’s online Flood Map

5.2.3 Drinking Water Quality: Drinking water in Midlothian is provided mostly from the public

water supply by Scottish Water. Rural areas to the North-West of Penicuik, South of

Gorebridge and south of Fala have no mains supply and private water supplies are used

instead. The quality of all of these water supplies is monitored by the Drinking Water

Quality Regulator for Scotland (DWQR).

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Figure 5.2a Water Quality in Midlothian & Scotland 2008-11

Datasource: DWQR annual reports

Figure 5.2b Number of Private Supply Details 2008-11

Year

Private supply details 2008 2009 2010 2011

No of Type A supplies 2 2 3 4

No of type B supplies 65 64 66 65

Total Number of Private supplies 67 66 69 69

Compliance 91.46% 90.65% 89.15% 90.00%

Datasource: DWQR annual reports

5.3 Waste

5.3.1 Scottish Government’s Zero Waste Plan sets out a vision of a zero waste Scotland

where waste is treated as a valuable resource and not as a burden. It proposes a long term

target of recycling 70% of all Scotland’s waste, requiring that waste is sorted into separate

streams for recycling and reprocessing, leaving only limited amounts for residual waste

treatment, such as energy recovery.

5.3.2 Zero Waste: Edinburgh and Midlothian is a partnership project between the City of

Edinburgh and Midlothian Councils set up in response to the Scottish Government's Zero

Waste aspiration. The Zero Waste Project is part of an integrated approach to managing

waste, which complements the desire of both Councils to reduce, reuse and recycle as

much as possible. In order to maximise source segregated recycling, a treatment facility is

required to deal with the residual waste collected by the Councils. Zero Waste: Edinburgh

and Midlothian has been set up to procure two contracts with the private sector; one to build

a food waste treatment facility and the other to build a facility to recover value from residual

waste.

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5.3.3 The management of household waste in Midlothian is addressed by:

• a fortnightly collection of residual (non-recyclable) waste

• a fortnightly collection of garden waste between March and November

• a fortnightly collection of glass bottles and jars

• a fortnightly collection of co-mingled recycling (paper, card, plastic bottles, tins, cans, foil,

plastic pots, tubs, punnets and trays, aerosol cans and cartons)

• two Household Waste Recycling Centres for residents to dispose of excess household

waste, and to recycle a wide range of additional materials. These are based on Stobhill

Road, Newtongrange and Bellman’s Road in Penicuik. Options for the relocation of the

Penicuik HWRC to an alternative site within Penicuik are currently being explored

• a network of Recycling Points for residents to recycle textiles, books and CDs in addition

to paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass

• a special collection service for items which are too large to fit into wheeled bins. Each

household is entitled to one free uplift each year, during which up to seven items can be

uplifted.

Figure 5.3a Municipal waste managed by, or on Behalf of,

Midlothian Council 2007/8, Tonne

Landfilled Recycled / Reused

Composted Total waste managed

2010/11 26,073 12,113 8,435 46,621

2009/10 28,350 11,576 8,317 48,242

2008/9 32,084 11,027 8,173 51,284

2007/8 33,576 10,955 7,740 52,271

Figure 5.3b Municipal Waste Managed by, or on Behalf of,

Midlothian Council 2007/8 – 2010/11

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Figure 5.3c Municipal Waste Managed by, or on Behalf of,

Midlothian Council 2007/8 – 2010/11

Proportioned by Method Processed

5.3.4 Figures 5.3a-c, all derived from SEPA data show that:

• the amount of municipal waste collected from all of Midlothian’s domestic properties and

650 of its 2,200 businesses was reduced by 10.8% between 2007/8 and 2010/11

• within this reducing mass of waste the proportion sent to landfill declined by 8% and in

2010/11 proportion composted or recycled against that sent to landfill was 44:56

compared with the Scottish Government’s target of 70% recycled by 2025

5.3.5 The proportion of landfill is expected to reduce further in 2014 with the implementation of a

kerbside food waste collection

5.3.6 Further data on household waste, industrial waste and recycling is available from the

Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). SEPA’s annual Waste Data Digest

includes data for Midlothian. These are available at www.sepa.org.uk/publications/wds/index.htm

5.4 Air

5.4.1 Air Quality data is recorded by the UK government’s Department for the Environment, food

and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) through its automatic urban and rural network (AURN). Details

are available at: http://www.airquality.co.uk/archive/index.php. There are two air quality

monitoring stations in Midlothian, one at Authencorth Moor measuring particulates and

ozone and the other at the Bush Estate measuring nitrous oxides (NOx) and ozone at

www.sns.gov.uk

Figure 5.4a Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Midlothian

2006-2011, x1000 tonne

Sector Name 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Industry & Commercial Electricity 113 95 108 91 100 100

Industry & Commercial Gas 35 32 31 32 35 35

Industrial & Commercial Other Fuels 19 19 16 15 15 15

Agricultural Combustion 6 6 6 6 6 6

Domestic Electricity 81 81 79 72 73 73

Domestic Gas 109 108 110 96 108 108

Domestic Other Fuels 17 16 17 17 18 18

Road Transport (A roads) 99 99 94 91 90 90

Road Transport (Minor roads) 58 61 60 59 59 59

Road Transport Other 1 1 1 1 1 1

LULUCF Net Emissions 30 13 10 15 12 12

Total for all sectors 568 529 532 493 518 518

Data Source: National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory: www.naei.org.uk LULUCF - Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry

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5.4.2 Greenhouse Gas emission data is available through the National Atmospheric Emissions

Inventory (NAEI) at: www.naei.org.uk

Figure 5.4b Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Midlothian 2006-11

x 1,000 tonne

5.4.3 Air Quality Management Areas: Currently, Midlothian has one Air Quality Management

Area at Pathhead. Information on current management areas is available from the UK Air

Quality Archive at: www.airquality.co.uk/archive/laqm/laqm.php

5.4.4 Polluters: The Scottish Pollutant Release Inventory (SPRI) is a comprehensive database

of annual mass releases of specified pollutants to air, water and land from SEPA regulated

industrial sites. It also provides information on off-site transfers of waste from these sites. It

offers a facility to search by industry or geography (by postcode or local authority area) to

return information on known or potential polluters including the nature of their business and

emissions data is available.

The European Environmental Agency provides interactive maps - the European Pollutant Release

and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) that provide data on known polluters of both air and water and

uses, amongst others, monitoring points in Midlothian. A searchable map allows access to

Midlothian data, and is accessible at:

http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/explore-interactive-maps#c5=&c0=5&b_start=0

These weblinks access very detailed and specific information about a wide range of environmental

risks at the level of small geography which cannot be given in tabular form here. It is recommended

that these sites are interrogated about specific environmental concerns.

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5.5 Energy & Power

5.5.1 Energy Consumption

Figure 5.5a Energy Consumption in Midlothian 2005-10

Data Source: ons.gov.uk

1) Please note that there was a change in ONS geographies in 2010, when some local authorities merged. For this reason, there are fewer local authorities for 2010.

2) Includes coal/petroleum (as appropriate) consumed in all the following sectors: Heat Generation, Energy Industry use, Industry, Public administration, Commercial, Agriculture, Miscellaneous.

3) Includes only manufactured solid fuels and not derived gases

4) Excludes bioenergy & waste

5) Figures from Table 1.2 of DUKES 2012

5.5.2 Coal Mining: Only one opencast mine has been operational in Midlothian since 2003, at

Shewington near Rosewell, but is not currently producing. Another opencast site is planned

for Cauldhall Moor, near Howgate. The Coal Authority has no operational deep mines in

Midlothian and there are no longer any licensed mines.

Figure 5.5b Opencast Coal Production in Midlothian

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5.5.3 Renewable Energy

Figure 5.5c Renewable Energy Projects in Midlothian Site Location Technology Installed

Capacity Status

Oatslie Landfill Auchendinny Landfill Gas 2,000kW Operational

Bonnyrigg Bonnyrigg Landfill Gas 2,180kW Operational

Drummond Moor

Rosewell Landfill Gas 2,000kW Operational

Rosemary Farm Onshore Wind 100kW Awaiting Construction

Remote Farm Cousland Onshore Wind 330kW Awaiting Construction

Millerhill EfW Millerhill Municipal & industrial

Waste 7,500kW Awaiting Construction

Edinburgh College

Eskbank Photovoltaic (Solar) 40kW

Datasource: Department of Energy &Climate Change Note that: DECC does not record details of wind turbines <100kW

5.6 Perceptions of Neighbourhood

5.6.1 In the Autumn of 2012 a survey of 2700 residents of Midlothian was undertaken on behalf

of the community planning partnership and yielded the following information:

• 88% of people rated their neighbourhood as a very or fairly good place to live

• 69% of people rated the quality of life in Midlothian as ‘good’ (taking the top 3

responses on a 10-point scale)

• 69% were fairly or very satisfied with the service the Council offers; 13% were

dissatisfied

• 76% respondents said they were either fairly or very satisfied with local services in

Midlothian; 10% were dissatisfied

5.7 Cultural Heritage and Material Assets

5.7.1 Listed Buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments – Midlothian has:

• 71 Category A Listed Buildings

• 314 category B

• 329 Category C

• 78 Scheduled Ancient Monuments

Details of Midlothian’s listed buildings and Scheduled Ancient Monuments are available from

Historic Scotland’s website.

5.7.2 Buildings at Risk: The Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland shows 40 buildings at risk.

Details of each are given in their website. at: http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR

5.8 Landscape

5.8.1 Scottish Natural Heritage has geographically defined landscape character types in

Scotland. A report, The Lothian’s Landscape Character Assessment (including map), is

available at www.snh.org.uk/pubs

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5.9 Further Information

5.9.1 A list of further relevant environmental data sources is available in Chapter 8 of the Scottish

Government’s “Strategic Environmental Assessment Tool Kit” at

www. scotland.gov.uk/Topics/SustainableDevelopment/14587

5.9.2 Further information regarding the ecological footprint can be found at:

http://resourceaccounting.org.uk/downloads/scotland/midlothian

5.10 References and Resources

• Scottish Natural Heritage: www.snh.org.uk/SNHi/;

• Forestry Commission Scotland: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/;

• The Woodland Trust: http://visitwoods.org.uk

• Scottish Wildlife trust: http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

• Midlothian biodiversity Action Plan:

https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200134/biodiversity/409/biodiversity_information/2

• Scottish Environment Protection Area: www.sepa.org.uk/

• Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland: www.dwqr.org.uk/index.html

• Historic Scotland: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

• Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland: http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/

• Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affaires: www.defra.gov.uk/

• Office for National Statistics www.ons.gov.uk/ons/index.html

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6 IMPROVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE IN MIDLOTHIAN

6.1 Midlothian’s Third Sector in 2013

6.1.1 The “Third Sector” is a term used to cover community groups; voluntary organisations;

social enterprises; many (but not all) sports clubs and some charities. It is often also called

the “Voluntary Sector”. The majority of Third Sector organisations are run by Boards or

Management Committees made up of local people and many depend on local volunteers.

This sector is very wide and includes many very small informal groups and uniformed youth

organisations, for example Scouts and Guides.

6.1.2 The Third Sector contributes hugely to local communities, for example supporting

vulnerable people; providing services (both formal and informal); employing local people;

purchasing local services and goods; and promoting social cohesion.

6.1.3 Many small groups are unstaffed and are run wholly by volunteers. Most large voluntary

organisations, particularly service providers, rely largely or wholly on staff in order to meet

the needs of service users and comply with legislation fully. In recent years and with

increasing levels of regulation it is becoming more common to employ staff to run services

with the support of volunteers; this in turn allows organisations to expand and develop their

services and bring more advantages to their beneficiaries.

6.1.4 It is difficult to estimate exactly how many groups are in Midlothian as many of the smaller

ones are fairly informal and are not in contact with any of the umbrella organisations. It is

thought however that there are more than 600 groups and organisations currently operating

in Midlothian, including sports clubs; uniformed youth groups (for example Brownies and

Scouts); and small informal local or special interest groups, such as art clubs and walking

groups. Voluntary organisations, charities, community groups and social enterprises are

supported by the Midlothian Third Sector Interface which consists of Midlothian Voluntary

Action; the Volunteer Centre Midlothian; and SEAM (Social Enterprise Alliance Midlothian).

6.1.5 The Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) publishes information on charities and

their income. Details of the last set of financial records submitted by individual; charities

are available from its website (note that the date of accounts will vary depending on month

and year of submission of OSCR annual report). The following figures have been derived

from the OSCR figures:

• as of 14 February 2013 there were 211 charities registered in Midlothian which would

generally be considered to be voluntary sector organisations or community groups

(excluding grant-making trusts, churches, overseas charities, and education/research

charities). These had a total income of £21,407,076. Note however, that some of these

charities, for example Melville Housing Association, do not operate solely in Midlothian

• 121 (57%) of the 211 charities had an income of less than £10,000 and 93 (44%) of

these had an income of < £5,000). Many of the community groups that are not charities

are likely to have very small incomes, many of less than £500. However there is

currently no ready source for this information

• these figures exclude a number of organisations that are registered elsewhere, in

particular a number of community care providers, and Lothian-wide organisations, for

example, CAPS; Children 1st; Health in Mind (the Orchard Centre); VOCAL; ELREC; the

Bridges Project; Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association; LinkLiving; Enable Scotland;

and charity shops (e.g. Oxfam)

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• in addition to the charities included above as voluntary sector organisations, there were

a number of other charities that would not usually be considered part of the third sector.

This included 8 educational and/or research charities based in Midlothian (excluding

Edinburgh College - which includes what was the Jewel & Esk College - which is

registered in Edinburgh) with a total income of £94,140,601; and 32 churches/religious

organisations with an income of £4,542,096 (including £2,816,248 for Roslin Chapel

Trust);

• also excluded were two charities that work solely overseas (£94,147) and 9 grant-

making trusts (£419,942).

• please note that the figures cannot be directly compared with the figures in the 2011

Profile because for example, of differences in the date of submitting figures or changes

of contact address which change area of registration.

6.1.6 A recent survey carried out by the Social Enterprise Alliance Midlothian (SEAM) in

November/December 2012 estimated that there were over 70 social enterprises1 active in

Midlothian (active being those based here or which have been commissioned to deliver a

service in Midlothian).

6.1.7 It is difficult to get detailed figures, e.g. for income and expenditure, staffing levels etc for

Midlothian as many organisations operate in more than one area. However, the Scottish

Social Services Council (SSSC) has recently published headcount figures for people

employed in the Social Services sector. The figures for 2011 showed 7442 (headcount)

voluntary sector employees in the Social Services sector in Midlothian, as follows:

• Adult Day Care – 33

• Care Homes for Adults – 146

• Day Care for Children – 256

• Housing Support/Care at Home – 3093

Notes:

• The actual value of the contribution that the voluntary sector organisations makes to Midlothian’s

economy will be much higher as this refers only to charities and does not include organisations

particularly smaller ones and most sports clubs which are not charities

• a number of the larger service providers that work in Midlothian are registered in another local

authority area and for which separate figures for Midlothian are not readily available

• The picture is further complicated in that some of the charities registered in Midlothian will work in

other areas (or even countries). This report attempts to give a picture of the work done in Midlothian.

• The Department for Trade and Industry has defined social enterprise as: “business with primarily

social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the

community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners.

“(DTI 2002).

• Please note some organisations are not required to be registered with the Care Inspectorate so are

not included here.

• Please note that there are some exclusions, including centrally based office staff in voluntary

organisations.

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6.2 Volunteering

6.2.1 Volunteering makes a huge difference in Midlothian. Almost every aspect of daily life,

our schools, hospitals, churches, places of work, shops, leisure activities and the

environment all benefit from the input of volunteers. The importance of volunteering

cannot be underestimated. Volunteering can transform communities, bring people

together, help people into work, improve local services and make an area a better place

to live. People who regularly volunteer report an improvement in their health and

wellbeing, increased employability and a sense of personal achievement.

6.2.2 Taking the average of three recent surveys (Citizens Panel Quality of Life Survey 2011,

Scottish Household Survey and Volunteering in Midlothian Survey 2011) it was revealed

that approximately 37% of Midlothian residents are currently volunteering. This is far

higher than the Scottish average of 30% (Scottish Household Survey 2011) but

comparable with other areas of the UK. While the Midlothian figure has been steadily

increasing, levels of volunteering across Scotland as a whole have remained relatively

stable. Nationally, a slightly higher percentage of women (33%) than men (27%)

volunteer (SHS 2011). These figures are comparable to the situation in Midlothian.

6.2.3 The type of organisations most commonly volunteered for are youth/children’s

organisations (30 per cent) and local community or neighbourhood groups (29 per cent).

The most popular activities carried out by Midlothian volunteers are organising or helping

to run an activity or an event as well as leading a group or being a member of a

committee. Younger adults are more likely to volunteer with children/young people and

help with sporting activities. Older adults are more likely to volunteer with the elderly and

for religious organisations.

6.2.4 Levels of volunteering vary by economic status, with a lower proportion of people from

lower income households volunteering compared with higher income groups. The survey

also revealed that those in employment and those who were retired have the highest

rates of volunteering (44% and 48% respectively). On average Midlothian volunteers

spend 18.2 hours a month volunteering, independent of age, gender, employment

status, disability, or the area they come from. Individuals in Midlothian volunteer more of

their time than people in the rest of UK, where they spend, on average 12.6 hours

volunteering in a month (Citizenship Survey 2008/2009).

6.2.5 With at least 37% of Midlothian residents engaged in some form of volunteering it is

clear that many services and recreational activities would cease to function or be

seriously curtailed without the commitment and input of local volunteers. This effort and

the value to the local economy need to be properly recognized by planners and policy

makers. Volunteers need to be supported and managed and this requires time and

resources to ensure that they are fully equipped for their roles. Community Planning

partners in conjunction with Volunteer Centre Midlothian are hoping to develop a

Volunteering Strategy for Midlothian to inform and direct the development of

volunteering in Midlothian.

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6.3 Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2012

6.3.1 The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2012 (as published on 18 December

2012) identified small area concentrations of multiple deprivation across Scotland. It is

based on small area statistical geography called datazones. Datazones are output

areas first used in the 2001 Census and have, on average, populations of about 800

people. There are 6,505 datazones covering the whole of Scotland, which nest within

local authority boundaries.1 Datazones are ranked from 1 (most deprived) to 6,505

(least deprived).

6.3.2 The SIMD is calculated using 7 domains:

• Employment

• Income

• Health

• Education

• Access to services

• Crime

• Housing

6.3.3 The SIMD can be a very useful tool to inform service provision and business planning

and to support funding applications, particularly when used in conjunction with other

indicators from the Midlothian Profile or elsewhere.

6.3.4 Information on the SIMD can be found on the Scottish Government’s website at

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/SIMD.

A new web portal has been set up for the SIMD 2012

http://simd.scotland.gov.uk/publication-2012/. The portal includes links to a podcast; an

interactive map; local authority summaries; postcode summaries; guidance documents;

and data. The guidance includes “Guidance on how to analyse the impact of

deprivation within a local area”, using Fife as an example. The podcast is particularly

useful as it gives a brief, simple, introduction to what the SIMD is and how to use it and it

is recommended to watch it before using the SIMD for the first time.

6.3.5 As well as the information on the SIMD rankings, information is also available on the

domain rankings. For example, an area may not register in the most deprived data

zones in the SIMD rankings but may for one or more of the domains, e.g. health, which

may assist in applying for funding or targeting services.

6.3.6 It should be noted that:

• The SIMD identifies areas NOT individuals

• Not everybody living in a deprived area is deprived and not all deprived people live in

deprived areas

• Rankings are relative not absolute

• SIMD measures deprivation and not affluence

• Financial poverty is treated as just one aspect of deprivation

• The use of SIMD information varies but a number of organisations (including statutory

agencies) use particular cut offs, such as ‘most deprived 15%’, to target funding or

resources

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6.3.7 The SIMD divides Scotland into 6505 zones and lists them from the most to the least

deprived. Midlothian has a total of 112 datazones.

6.3.8 The publications for the SIMD 2012 include, for the first time, very useful Local Authority

Summaries http://simd.scotland.gov.uk/publication-2012/local-authority-summaries-

simd-2012/. In addition, you can enter a postcode or location name to find a short report

for that data zone.

6.3.9 In SIMD 2012, Midlothian had 8 datazones in the most deprived 20% datazones in

Scotland, as follows:

• 0 datazones in the most deprived 5% datazones

• 2 datazones in the most deprived 5-10% datazones, in central Dalkeith and

Woodburn. The most deprived data zone in Midlothian is in Woodburn (a rank of

585)

• 1 datazone in the most deprived 10-15% (in Mayfield)

• 5 datazones in the most deprived 15-20% (one each in Dalkeith, Mayfield and

Easthouses and two in Gorebridge)

6.3.10 In the 2009 SIMD version 2 (issued 20 July 2010) Midlothian had 8 datazones in the

most deprived 20% datazones in Scotland, including:

• 0 datazones in the most deprived 5% of data zones

• 1 datazone in the most deprived 5-10% (in Woodburn)

• 3 datazones in the most deprived 10-15% of datazones in Scotland, (one area each

in Dalkeith, Easthouses and Mayfield)

6.3.11 Although the Scottish Government primarily targets those datazones in the most

deprived 15% (or sometimes 20%) it can also be useful to know about these datazones

that are just outwith the most deprived 20%, as there may actually be very little

difference in deprivation between datazones just within and just without the most

deprived 20% data zones. In addition, with reference to single domains, it can be useful

to highlight areas just outwith the most deprived 20%, for example, in the health domain.

6.3.12 Whilst all the data zones in the most deprived 20% were concentrated in

Dalkeith/Woodburn, Mayfield/Easthouses and Gorebridge, the data zones in the most

deprived 20-30% were spread more widely including also parts of Loanhead, Penicuik

and Rosewell.

6.3.13 The maps are useful to compare ranking of areas with each other but caution has to be

used with the figures as they have been compiled using very complex statistical

techniques and may need detailed explanatory notes.

6.3.14 Further information can be obtained from the SIMD website

http://simd.scotland.gov.uk/publication-2012/.

It is recommended that anybody doing analysis using the SIMD 2012 reads the guidance and/or

watches the podcast available on the website. It should particularly be borne in mind that the

rankings refer to the individual datazones and not to the whole of the community of which the

datazone a part.

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6.3.15 Resources and References:

• Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation FAQ – Using the SIMD -

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/SIMD/FAQUsingSIMD

• Note – there are useful maps, for example in the Local Authority Summary, but they are Crown copyright and will require a licence.

6.4 Educational Attainment

6.4.1 There are thirty primary schools within Midlothian, six secondary schools and one

special school. Midlothian is also home to two further education providers: Edinburgh

College and Newbattle Abbey College.

6.4.2 Private education attainment is measured separately and Wellington School, near

Howgate, is operated by City of Edinburgh Council therefore none of these is included in

this section.

6.4.3 Exam success rates at Midlothian secondary schools vary, with some schools achieving

above the Scottish average and others significantly below. Underachievement in

attainment at particular schools generally reflects higher levels of deprivation and social

exclusion in those areas.

6.4.4 The overall profile shows that fewer Midlothian residents are actually achieving higher

qualifications than Scottish average. The number of people of working age with no

qualifications at all however is lower than the Scottish average.

Figure 6.4a Exam Attainment Rates* at Midlothian Secondary

Schools 2011/12

School

Attainment by the end of S4

Attainment by the end of S5

Attainment by the end of S6

Five or more awards at Standard Grade Credit level (or equivalent) or

better

Five or more awards at

Higher or better

Five or more awards at

Higher or better

Beeslack High School 47% 14% 32%

Dalkeith High School 33% 10% 19%

Lasswade High School Centre 31% 12% 26%

Newbattle Community High School 25% 0% 9%

Penicuik High School 47% 12% 30%

St David’s RC High School 28% 9% 17%

Midlothian 34% 9% 22%

Scotland 37% 13% 26%

Source: Scottish Schools Online – www.scottishschoolsonline.gov.uk

Note: This data is post-appeal

6.4.5 Figure 6.4a shows the performance of pupils at S4 within Midlothian during the 2011/12

school year. The table identifies the percentage of pupils gaining awards at the end of

S4, S5 and S6. Midlothian’s average attainment levels were below the Scottish average

at the end of S4, S5 and S6.

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6.4.7 It is important to note, however, that the average figure does not reflect the significant

variation between individual schools. Penicuik and Beeslack High Schools achieved

attainment rates above the Scottish average at Standard Grade. Beeslack was also

above the Scottish average at Higher Grade by the end of S5, while Penicuik and

Lasswade were only just below it. At Higher Grade by the end of S6, Beeslack and

Penicuik were above and Lasswade was equal to the Scottish Average.

6.4.8 Newbattle High School and to a lesser extent St David’s RC High School and Dalkeith

High Schools underachieved in exam pass rates compared to the Scottish average,

although achievement at S4 has increased over the last 3 years. Exam attainment

levels alone are not, however, effective indicators of school quality. Schools with low

attainment levels often serve catchment areas that contain significant levels of

deprivation and social need. Despite its low attainment levels, Newbattle High School

received a positive HMIE Report in 2009.

6.5 Destination of Midlothian School Leavers 2007 to 2012 – 5 year trends

6.5.1 Skills Development Scotland surveys all school leavers approximately 3 months after

they leave school to determine their destination. These initial destinations are reported

in the School Leaver Destination Return.

6.5.2 The SDS School Leaver Destination Report from December 2012 supplied destination

information for 978 pupils who left school between 1 August 2011 and 31 July 2012.

There was a positive outcome for 835 pupils (85.4%) whilst 143 pupils had a negative

outcome (14.6%).

6.5.3 This section compares the initial destinations of students from Midlothian secondary

schools with the national figures over the last five years. The data used is given in 6.5g.

Positive Destinations

Figure 6.5a Proportion of School Leavers Going to

Positive Destinations

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6.5.4 The overall proportion of Midlothian school leavers going to positive destinations

increased from 81.2% in 2007-08 to 85.4% in 2011-12 with a low point of 78.4% in 2008-

09. Newbattle HS saw the biggest improvement, increasing by 7.6% to 78.4%. However,

this is still well below the national average of 89.9% which also increased in this period.

Employment

6.5.5 Over the last five years, Midlothian consistently exceeded the national average

proportion of leavers entering employment. The percentage in 2011-12 was 22.9% and

is the highest percentage for the last four years but still lower than the 29.0% achieved

in 2007-08.

Figure 6.5b Proportion of School Leavers Going to

Employment

All schools except Newbattle saw lower proportions of pupils entering employment in 2011-12

than in 2007-08 with Penicuik dropping by over 20%. The highest proportions of leavers going

to employment in 2011-12 came from Lasswade (28.1%) and Newbattle (26.5%).

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Higher Education

Figure 6.5c Proportion of School Leavers Going to

Higher Education

• The percentage of Midlothian leavers going into Higher Education over the period

improved by 4.2% but the national average also increased so that the Midlothian

percentage is still 5.7% below the national average

• A higher percentage of leavers from Penicuik and Beeslack go into Higher Education

than the national average. The percentages at Penicuik fluctuate from year to year whilst

those at Beeslack are more consistent

• The percentage of leavers from Newbattle going into Higher Education increased from

13.3% in 2009-10 to 18.5% in 2011-12 but has only just reached that achieved in 2007-

08.

Further Education

Figure 6.5d Proportion of School Leavers Going to

Further Education

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6.5.7 A lower percentage of Midlothian leavers go onto Further Education (23.5%) than the

national average (26.8%), however the percentage from St David’s RC HS (31.2%) is

now higher than the national average. The Midlothian average increased from 2007-08

to 2010-11 but dropped back in 2011-12 against a fairly steady national average.

6.6 Training

Figure 6.5e Proportion of School Leavers Going to

Training

6.5.8 A higher percentage of Midlothian leavers go into training (5.3%) than the national

average (4.6%). More than twice the national average of leavers from Newbattle went

into training, nearly double the 2007-08 rate. Generally, the percentage entering training

has declined over the last three years but remains slightly higher in Midlothian than 5

years ago.

Unemployment

Figure 6.5f Proportion of School Leavers becoming

Unemployed

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6.5.9 The proportion of Midlothian leavers becoming unemployed (seeking & not seeking)

reduced from 18.1% in 2007-08 to 14.0% in 2011-12. The highest proportion of these

came from Newbattle HS which also saw the biggest reduction in level over the

timescale. The overall reduction in Midlothian reflects the national trend.

Other categories

6.5.10 A higher percentage of Midlothian leavers go into voluntary work (0.7%) or have an

Activity Agreement (1.3%) than the national average (0.4% and 0.9% respectively). The

percentage of leavers from Newbattle HS having Activity Agreements is nearly three

times the national average. However, actual pupil numbers in these two categories are

very low.

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Figure 6.5g Scottish Leavers Initial Destinations - last five years

School Higher Education Further Education Training Employment AA**

Percentages 07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

11-12

Beeslack HS 37.7

37.7

38.8

36.1

40.2

21.2

24.0

20.6

20.1

22.6

1.4 0.7 3.8 6.3 1.8 26.9

20.5

23.1

26.4

22.0

0.6

Dalkeith HS 23.9

32.6

32.2

26.3

30.7

20.1

22.2

21.7

24.6

20.5

2.2 5.6 11.2

5.3 8.4 30.6

15.3

19.1

28.1

22.9

0.6

Lasswade HS 27.7

34.5

32.6

38.9

32.3

21.6

19.6

28.6

24.2

22.6

7.4 4.3 6.7 4.3 5.1 28.6

26.4

18.3

22.3

28.1

0.9

Newbattle HS 18.2

17.1

13.3

14.8

18.5

20.8

23.2

20.0

33.5

21.0

5.2 10.4

12.7

10.8

9.9 26.0

14.6

22.7

14.8

26.5

2.5

Penicuik HS 32.7

46.0

41.7

32.7

47.6

14.7

20.0

21.2

28.3

23.8

3.8 1.0 3.8 7.1 1.9 30.8

13.0

16.7

20.4

10.5

1.9

St David's RC HS 22.5

27.2

23.5

30.5

25.6

22.0

27.2

34.1

25.8

31.1

4.6 3.2 6.1 5.5 3.7 32.4

19.6

21.2

23.4

21.3

1.8

Midlothian 27.4

31.7

30.5

29.8

31.6

20.3

22.6

24.5

26.1

23.5

4.3 4.4 7.4 6.5 5.3 29.0

19.2

20.1

22.5

22.9

1.3

Scotland 31.2

34.9

35.7

35.8

37.3

24.9

27.0

27.1

27.1

26.8

4.9 5.1 5.2 5.6 4.6 25.4

18.4

18.5

19.3

19.8

0.9

** AA = Activity Agreements only in 2011-12

School Voluntary Work Unemployed

(Seeking & Not Seeking) Not known % Positive

Percentages 07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

11-12

Beeslack HS 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 1.2 11.7 16.5 13.1 11.1 11.0 0.9 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.6 87.3%

83.6%

86.3 88.9 88.4

Dalkeith HS 0.7 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.6 22.4 21.5 15.8 15.8 14.5 0.0 2.1 0.0 0.0 1.8 77.6%

76.4%

84.2 84.2 83.7

Lasswade HS 0.0 0.9 0.4 0.5 0.0 13.8 13.2 13.4 9.9 11.0 0.9 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 85.3%

85.5%

86.6 90.0 88.9

Newbattle HS 0.5 0.0 1.3 0.6 0.0 28.7 32.3 29.3 23.8 21.0 0.5 2.4 0.7 1.7 0.6 70.8%

65.2%

70.0 74.4 78.4

Penicuik HS 0.6 0.0 1.5 0.0 1.0 17.3 19.0 15.1 11.5 13.4 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 82.7%

80.0%

84.8 88.5 86.7

St David's RC HS 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 1.8 17.4 20.9 14.4 14.1 14.0 1.2 1.9 0.8 0.0 0.6 81.5%

77.2%

84.8 85.9 85.4

Midlothian 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.3 0.7 18.1 20.2 16.6 14.5 14.0 0.6 1.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 81.2%

78.4%

83.1 85.2 85.4

Scotland 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.6 12.3 13.1 12.6 10.8 9.7 1.1 1.2 0.6 0.3 0.4 86.4%

85.7%

86.8 88.9 89.9

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6.6 Qualification Levels of Midlothian Residents

Note on data: The figures below represent estimates based on a survey of households. NOMIS supplies

the following explanation of the qualifications given below:

• No qualifications: no formal qualifications held

• Other qualifications: includes foreign qualifications and some professional qualifications

• NVQ1 equivalent: fewer than 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, foundation GNVQ, NVQ 1,

intermediate 1 national qualification (Scotland) or equivalent

• NVQ2 equivalent: five or more GCSEs at grades A-C, intermediate GNVQ, NVQ 2,

intermediate 2 national qualification (Scotland) or equivalent

• NVQ3 equivalent: 2 or more A levels, advanced GNVQ, NVQ 3, 2 or more advanced higher

national qualifications (Scotland) or equivalent

• NVQ4 equivalent and above: HND, Degree and Higher Degree level qualifications or

equivalent.

Figure 6.6a Highest Qualification of Working-Age

Population 2011

Midlothian

(numbers)

Midlothian

%

Scotland

%

GB %

NVQ4 and above 2012 17,200 33.5 38.5 34.4

2011 15,300 29.7 37.2 32.9

NVQ3 and above 2012 29,600 57.6 58.5 55.1

2011 27,900 54.1 57.6 52.7

NVQ2 and above 2012 37,300 72.5 73.1 71.8

2011 36,100 70.1 72.4 69.7

NVQ1 and above 2012 42,500 82.7 83.2 84.0

2011 42,200 81.8 82.3 82.7

Other

qualifications

2012 2,800 5.4 6.1 6.3

2011 3,200 6.3 6.2 6.7

No qualifications 2012 6,100 11.9 10.7 9.7

2011 6,200 11.9 11.6 10.6

Source: NOMIS – www.nomisweb.org.uk

6.6.1 According to this data, there are still considerably fewer people in Midlothian with HNDs,

degrees, or degree-level qualifications than in Scotland overall. Midlothian residents of

working age in general achieve fewer qualifications than people in Scotland as a whole.

6.6.2 It is likely that there is considerable local variation in qualification levels and this is to

some degree illustrated in the school-by-school evidence presented below.

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6.7 Exclusions and Unauthorised School Absences

6.7.1 Information on Attendance and Absence and exclusions from school is now collected on

a biennial basis and was not collected for the 2011/12 academic year. This information

is therefore as given in the 2011 Profile.

Figure 6.7a Exclusions from Midlothian Schools

2004/5 to 2010/11

2004/5 2005/6 2006/7 2007/8 2008/9 2009/10 2010/1

1

MID

LO

TH

IAN

Total exclusions 575 615 709 702 645 535 606

Exclusions per 1,000 pupils 46 50 59 59 55 46 52

Number of temporary exclusions 573 615 709 702 648 535 606

Removed from register (with a break in

attendance) 2 - - - - - -

SC

OT

LA

ND

Total exclusions 41,974 42,990 44,794 39,717 33,917 30,211 26,844

Exclusions per 1,000 pupils 58 60 64 57 50 45 40

Number of temporary exclusions 41,703 42,726 44,546 39,553 33,830 3,014 26,784

Removed from register (with a break in

attendance) 271 264 248 164 87 67 60

Figure 6.7b Rate of School Exclusions 2004/5 to 2010/11

Source: Scottish Government– www.scotland.gov.uk

6.7.2 Figure 6.7a & b show the number of school exclusions within Midlothian and at a

Scottish level.

6.7.3 During 2010/11, 606 children were temporarily excluded from school. This is equivalent

to 52 children per 1,000 pupils, higher than the Scottish average of 40.

Figure 6.7c Percentage Unauthorised School Absences

2010/11

Source: Scottish Schools Online – www.scottishschoolsonline.gov.uk

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S1-S5

Midlothian 1.6% 2.5% 3.1% 3.1% 3.0 % 2.6%

Scotland 1.6% 2.3% 3.2% 3.5% 3.1% 2.7%

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6.7.4 Unauthorised school absences were lower in Midlothian for S1-S5 pupils (2.6%) than in

Scotland (2.7%) as a whole. This is particularly evident at S4 - the year-group that has

the highest level of unauthorised school absences as a Scottish average – where levels

in Midlothian were 0.4% lower.

6.8 Free School Meals

Figure 6.8a Registered for Free School Meals: Secondary

Schools 2008/09 to 2011/12

2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

Beeslack High School 7.0% 6.6% 8.4% 10.4%

Dalkeith High School 13.2% 15.2% 15.8% 15.3%

Lasswade High School Centre 9.4% 10.7% 11.8% 13.4%

Newbattle Community High School 20.0% 18.1% 22.3% 24.6%

Penicuik High School 7.4% 7.7% 10.6% 12.8%

St David’s RC High School 14.7% 15.9% 18.3% 21.4%

Midlothian 12.0% 12.4% 14.5% 16.2%

Scotland 12.9% 14.4% 15.2% 15.4%

Source: Scottish Government– www.scotland.gov.uk

6.8.1 This table shows the number of school pupils registered for free school meals within

Midlothian secondary schools, and at a Scottish level.

6.8.2 It shows that, on average in 2011/12, a higher percentage of pupils registered for free

school meals in Midlothian than in Scotland more widely, compared to a lower

percentage in previous years. At Newbattle High School and St David’s RC High School,

however, the percentage has been consistently greater than the Scottish average for at

least the last four years.

6.8.3 There are several potential explanations for the greater uptake by eligible families and

the shift from below to above Scottish average:

• increasing levels of deprivation arising from economic downturn;

• a simpler process and combined application form for Clothing Grants and Free

School Meals introduced April 2007 making it easier to apply for free school meals.

• changes to the cashless payment technology to making the process the same for all

6.9 Further Education

6.9.1 In October 2012, Jewel and Esk further education college amalgamated with other FE

colleges in the region to form Edinburgh College. The premises at Eskbank are now the

Midlothian campus of Edinburgh College.

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Figure 6.9a Gender of Candidates from Midlothian at

Jewel and Esk College, and at All

Scottish Colleges 2009/10 to 2011/12

Year Gender Students from

Midlothian at JEC

Students from

Midlothian at all colleges)

College students throughout Scotland

2009/10

Male 967 2,181 209,408

Female 960 2,567 271,673

Total 1,927 4,748 481,081

2010/11

Male 977 2,110 178,945

Female 898 2,065 206,447

Total 1,875 4,175 385,392

2011/12

Male 771 1,857 151,634

Female 688 1,786 171,321

Total 1,459 3,643 322,955

Source: Scottish Further Education Funding Council – www.sfc.ac.uk

6.9.2 Figure 6.9a shows the number of students from Midlothian entering Further Education at

JEC and other colleges, broken down according to gender between 2009/10 and

2011/12.

Figure 6.9b Proportion of Students from Midlothian

Entering Further Education at Jewel & Esk

College, and All Colleges, Together with All

Scottish Students

6.9.3 Figure 6.9b charts the change in the proportion of students entering further education

(FE) over this period. The number of Midlothian students entering FE in 2011/12 was

77% of what it was in 2009/10. This reflects a national trend and also the school leaver

destination material presented in section 6.5 but obtained from a different source.

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Figure 6.9c Proportion of Students by Gender From

Midlothian Entering Further Education at

Jewel & Esk College, and All Colleges,

Together with All Scottish Students

6.9.4 Figure 6.9c shows that Midlothian has a higher than average proportion of males in FE

and that this follows the national trend in increasing further.

6.9.5 Jewel and Esk College now forms part of the regional Edinburgh College.

Figure 6.9d Highest Qualification of Candidates

Upon Enrolment into Jewel and Esk

College

Highest qualification on entry Enrolments into JEC

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

Missing 1,725 1,762 2,353

No qualifications on entry 4,206 4,228 2,414

SVQ Level 4 & 5 733 933 1210

SVQ Level 3 290 303 173

3+Highers / 2+A Levels 72 48 20

SVQ Level 2 167 90 50

5+StandardGrades at 1-3 106 66 47

SVQ Level 1 114 79 48

5+ Standard Grades at 1-5 86 58 33

Other 43 44 50

NC Modules 445 311 191

Less than 5 Standard Grades at 1-5

42 16 12

Total 8,029 7,938 6,601

Source: Scottish Further Education Funding Council – www.sfc.ac.uk

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6.9.6 Figure 6.9d shows the number of candidates entering Jewel & Esk College by

qualification over 2009-10 to 2011/12. This shows that students’ entry level

qualifications are increasing with time. The proportion with no qualifications has

declined from 53% to 37% between 2009/10 and 2011/12 whilst the proportion with SVQ

Level 3 & 4 has doubled to 18% over the period. Note that the proportion of ‘missing’

data has increased from 21% to 36% and this may be impacting on the other results.

Figure 6.9e Ethnicity of Candidates Upon Entry into

Jewel and Esk College, Midlothian and

Scottish Level 2009/10

Ethnic origin Enrolments from Midlothian at JEC

Enrolments from Midlothian (All colleges)

Total Enrolments in Scotland

2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12

Missing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

White 1,858 1,838 1,380 3,902 3,860 3,238 336,479 330,058 336,479

Indian 5 5 0 5 20 5 1,449 1,712 2,314

Pakistani 6 16 8 15 41 8 3,743 4,035 3,670

Bangladeshi 5 5 0 5 5 5 359 455 442

Chinese 0 5 0 5 10 10 1,894 1,670 1,574

Caribbean 0 5 5 5 10 10 210 279 279

African 0 5 5 6 15 15 3,182 3,816 3,651

Black Other 5 0 5 5 15 15 384 444 381

Other 8 10 6 45 61 45 5,935 6,005 5,434

Information Refused

0 0 0 124 14 20 8,110 6,322 1,566

Information not known

0 0 0 23 26 58 5,861 4,402 1,378

Information Refused/ not known

n/c 0 62 n/c 62 240 n/c 18,238 23,564

Total 1,887 1,889 1,471 4,140 4,139 3669 367,606 377,436 320,732

Source: Scottish Further Education Funding Council – www.sfc.ac.uk Note: Any entries below five have been rounded to the nearest five. Column totals may not add to sums of individual values.

6.9.7 Figure 6.9e shows the ethnic origins of entrants into Further Education from Midlothian

and Scotland between 2009/10 and 2011/12. It is difficult to draw meaningful

conclusions from this because:

• 22% of the Midlothian data are in the ‘5 or fewer’ zone, highlighting a small data set

which may be unreliable

• up-to-date material about the ethnic composition of Midlothian will be available from

the census in October 2013. Material currently available is too old to be reliable (see

section 1)

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Figure 6.9f Further Education Enrolments with

Disabilities: Jewel & Esk College, Midlothian

and Scottish Levels

Disability type

Enrolments from Midlothian at JEC

Enrolments from Midlothian (All colleges)

Total Enrolments in Scotland

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

No known disability 1,411 1,570 1,149 2,879 3,367 2,810 299,282 299,582 249,432 Dyslexia 84 89 105 151 201 215 8,110 11,421 11,523 Blind / are partially sighted

9 10 5 17 25 15 1,179 1,118 887

Deaf / have a hearing impairment 26 12 7 39 43 32 2,241 2,228 1,828

Wheelchair user / have mobility difficulties

20 10 9 25 30 24 2,245 2,528 1,759

Personal care support

5 0 5 7 5 5 302 343 256

Mental health difficulties

37 35 20 45 67 58 3,177 4,328 3,948

An unseen disability, e.g. diabetes, epilepsy, asthma

108 51 41 163 127 95 8,802 9,878 7,908

Multiple disabilities 12 12 13 17 29 40 2,854 4,365 3,304 A disability not listed above

42 46 30 66 110 77 8,316 10,874 8,220

Information refused 116 25 8 153 40 34 8,695 8,055 2,740 Information not known

6 15 10 561 65 106 22,361 10,217 5,342

Information refused/ not known

0 62 141 240 18,139 23,573

Total 1,876 1,875 1,464 4,123 4,250 3,762 367,564 383,146 320,767

Source: Scottish Further Education Funding Council – www.sfc.ac.uk Note: Any entries below five have been rounded to the nearest five. Column totals may not add to sums of individual values.

6.9.8 Figure 6.9f shows the number of candidates entering further education at a Midlothian

and Scottish level by disability between 2009/10 and 2011/12. It is difficult to identify

specific trends in many cases because of the small sample sizes however 3.7% of

students in 2009/10 identified themselves as dyslexic; by 2011/12 it was 5.7%. This

may be due to improved rated of diagnosis, improved support for people with dyslexia to

enrol at college or to their finding increasing difficulty in finding suitable employment.

6.10 Unemployment Definitions of Unemployment

6.10.1 There are two main definitions of Unemployment:

• the official estimates of unemployment for the UK Government are produced by the

Office for National Statistics (ONS) based on the International Labour Organisation

(ILO) definition. ILO unemployment is the measure used internationally for

unemployment numbers and rates for countries, but is not as reliable at local

authority level, and is not available at ward level

• the Claimant Count measures only those people who are claiming unemployment-

related benefits (Jobseekers’ Allowance)

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Not everybody who wants to work is counted as unemployed – some are counted as

economically inactive (see below).

6.10.1 Official Estimates of Unemployment

• the ILO measure (referred to later in text as “Unemployment” rather than as ILO

measure) is a count of jobless people who want to work, are available to work, and

are actively seeking employment.

• unemployment is calculated using data from the Annual Population Survey1 (APS)

(previously the Labour Force Survey (LFS) – 1993 to 2003), so is subject to sampling

differences. In addition, as the figures at local authority level are based on very small

samples, ONS has developed a statistical model to provide better estimates of total

unemployed (not for male or female unemployed) for local authorities – this is known

as model-based unemployed.

• the unemployment numbers and percentages in the tables below are for those aged

16 and over. The Unemployment Rate is “Unemployed as a percentage of the

economically active2 population” and does not includes those who are economically

inactive3.

1 annual population survey (Dec 2004 to Dec 2007) – “A residence based market survey

encompassing population, economic activity (employment and unemployment), economic

inactivity and qualifications. These are broken down where possible by gender, age, ethnicity,

industry and occupation. Available at local authority level and above. Updated quarterly”.

(NOMIS) The definition for Economically Active used by NOMIS is “People who are either in employment

or unemployed” – this includes the self employed.

The definition for Economically Inactive used by NOMIS includes

“Economically inactive: people who are neither in employment nor unemployed. This group

includes, for example, all those who were looking after a home or retired.”;

“Wanting a job: people not in employment who want a job but are not classed as unemployed

because they have either not sought work in the last four weeks or are not available to start

work”;

“not wanting a job: people who are neither in employment nor unemployed and who do not want

a job”.

6.10.2 Claimant Count

• the claimant count measures only those people who are claiming unemployment-

related benefits (Jobseeker’s Allowance). The JSA claimant count records the

number of people claiming Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) at Jobcentre Plus local

offices on one particular day each month. People claiming JSA must declare that they

are out of work, capable of, available for and actively seeking work during the week in

which the claim is made.

• the JSA is payable to people under pensionable age who are available for, and

actively seeking, work. JSA is not normally awarded to people under 18 (except in

exceptional circumstances of hardship payment).

• the percentage figures show the number of claimants resident in an area as a

percentage of the working age4 population resident in that area.

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6.10.3 Differences between Unemployment Figures and Claimant Figures

• The claimant count is always a lower measure than the unemployment figure

because some unemployed people either choose not to claim benefits, or are not

allowed to claim benefits.

• For example, some people are not eligible for income-based JSA because of their

partner’s earnings, and are either not eligible for National Insurance contribution-

based JSA, or it has ceased – normally after six months. Many women do not pay

National Insurance contributions because they work in part-time low paid jobs, and

are not included in the claimant count. In 2002 the ONS stated that fewer than half of

unemployed women and three-quarters of unemployed men claimed unemployment-

related benefits.

• The Midlothian Labour Market Profile (Lothian Labour Market Unit) highlighted

research carried out by Sheffield Hallam University in 2002, which estimated that

unemployment (at its worst) is around four times higher than represented by the

claimant count.

6.10.4 Further Information

• More information on definitions, plus regularly updated figures, are available from

NOMIS www.nomisweb.co.uk. Some of the information on this website is more

suited to specialists, however, there are some easily accessible (and understandable)

reports, including a “Labour Market Profile for Midlothian” which includes information

on Economically Active; Economically Inactive; Working-Age Benefits, and more –

this is updated regularly, for example, the Claimant Count information is amended

monthly. In addition, the Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics (SNS) website,

www.sns.gov.uk (Advanced Reporter) enables you to print off information for smaller

geographical areas, for example, multi-member wards, or data zones (populations

between 500 and 1000) – you can aggregate data zones to acquire statistics for other

areas, e.g. for settlements). However, the information is not as up-to-date as on

NOMIS, e.g. in September 2008, the Labour Market Profile for Midlothian (NOMIS)

contained JSA claimant figures for July 2008, the SNS website was providing

claimant figures for the last quarter of 2007, and claimant rates for the last quarter of

2005.

Working age is defined as 16-64 for males and 16-59 for females.

Figure 6.10a Unemployment Rates in Midlothian

Source: Nomis www.nomisweb.co.uk

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Figure 6.10b Unemployment (numbers) in Midlothian

2011/2012

Source: Nomis www.nomisweb.co.uk

6.10.6 Figures 6.10a & b show a decrease in overall unemployment in Midlothian in the period

July 2011-June 2012. There has been a reduction in unemployment for both males and

females since 2010-2011. The number of unemployed females in Midlothian in

2011/2012 was too small to be recognised, this is why there is no figure showing for this

category.

Figure 6.10c Unemployment Rates in Midlothian in

Comparison with Scotland and Great Britain

2011/2012

Source: Nomis www.nomisweb.co.uk

Notes for Figures 6.11a, b and c: (1) the Unemployment Rate percentages are a `percentage of the economically active2 population” and do not includes those who are economically inactive; (2) Data prior to the period Apr 05 – Mar 06 has not been reweighted in line with the latest ONS estimates – this is the reason we have not included figures prior to Jan 06 – Dec 06.; (3) the figures over the time period (e.g. Jan 08 – Dec 08) are based on household interviews that take place over the course of the whole period – with roughly equal numbers of interviews taking place in each of the twelve months covered. The estimates are therefore representative of the average state over the whole period, rather than any specific point in time. (4) Model Based estimates are used for the “All people” figures but not for the Male and Female figures therefore the estimates from the two different sources will not be consistent, i.e. all people will not be the sum of male and female; (5) see Note on Data on previous pages for further information

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6.10.6 Figure 6.10c shows that the unemployment rates for Midlothian are lower than those for

Scotland and the UK as a whole. It can be seen that, because Midlothian has too few

unemployed females to be counted, this group is significantly lower than the Scottish

and UK average.

6.11 Job Seekers Allowance

Figure 6.11a JSA Claimants in Midlothian (February 2013)

Numbers

All people claiming JSA 2258

Males 1577

Females 681

Source: NOMIS – www.nomisweb.co.uk

Figure 6.11b JSA Claimant Count Rate in Midlothian as at

February 2013 in comparison with Scotland

and Great Britain.

Source: NOMIS – www.nomisweb.co.uk

Important note - Percentages in JSA Claimant tables have changed. Percent now shows claimants as a

proportion of the resident population of the same age. Previously it showed claimants as a percentage of

all claimants.

6.11.1 Figures 6.11a and 6.11b show considerably more Male JSA Claimants than Female.

Reasons for this difference are likely to include that many women do not pay National

Insurance contributions because they work in part-time low paid jobs. It may also be

because more women than men are likely to be ineligible for income-based JSA

because of their partner’s earnings.

6.11.2 Figure 6.11b shows that the Claimant Count Rates in Midlothian were similar to those for

Scotland and Great Britain as at February 2013. However male claimant rates are higher

in both Midlothian and across Scotland than the UK and female rates are lower than the

Scottish and UK average.

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Figure 6.11c Number of JSA Claimants in Midlothian

by Age (February 2013)

By age of claimant Numbers

aged 18 - 24 685

aged 25 - 49 1190

aged 50 - 64 355

Source: NOMIS - www.nomisweb.co.uk

Figure 6.11d JSA Claimant Rate in Midlothian by Age (%)

(February 2013)

Source: NOMIS - www.nomisweb.co.uk

• Figure 6.11c shows that the largest number of JSA claimants, as at February 2013 in

Midlothian, was in the group aged 25-49. This continues the trend from the previous year

2010/2011.

• Figure 6.11d shows a significant difference in the proportion of 18-24 year olds claiming JSA

compared to the averages for both Scotland and Great Britain. The claimant count rate for

this age group is 9.2%.

• Midlothian had the highest unemployment rate in Scotland in this age group in 2010/ 11 but

now sits 11th in this list.

Figure 6.11e Number of JSA Claimants in Midlothian by

Duration of Claim (December 2012)

By duration of claim Numbers

Up to 6 months 1355

Over 6 and up to 12 months

380

Over 12 months 520

Source: NOMIS – www.nomisweb.co.uk

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Figure 6.11f JSA Claimants by Duration in Comparison

with Scotland and Great Britain (February

2013)

Source: NOMIS – www.nomisweb.co.uk

Important note - Percentages in this table have changed. Percent now shows claimants as a proportion of

the resident population of the same age. Previously it showed claimants as a percentage of all claimants.

• Figures 6.11e and 6.11f show that at December 2011 the majority of claimants in Midlothian

(2.6%) had been claiming JSA for 6 months or less. This is higher than the Scottish and UK

figures of 2.4% and 2.2% respectively.

• Figure 6.11f shows that, at December 2011, Midlothian had the same percentage (0.7%) of

people who claimed for 6-12 months as the Scottish average, which in turn is higher than the

UK average. Midlothian has the same percentage (1%) as the UK average of people

claiming JSA for over 12 months. This figure is lower than the Scottish average.

6.12 Adult Literacy and Numeracy

Note on data: There is very little quantitative data on levels of adult literacy and numeracy in Scotland;

varying definitions of functional literacy and numeracy make this is a difficult area to research at a

national level. Even less information is available at a local authority and is generally qualitative rather

than qualitative.

6.12.1 The International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) conducted research in the mid-1990s. It

estimated that over 20% of adults in Scotland may have low literacy and/or numeracy

skills and that another 30% may find their skills less than adequate to ‘meet the

demands of the knowledge society’ (Scottish Executive, 2001: Adult Literacy and

Numeracy in Scotland).

6.12.2 This section presents data about numbers of participants in Adult Literacy and

Numeracy programmes in Midlothian. These programmes are offered by a range of

agencies, including Workers Education Association, Edinburgh College, Midlothian

Council Community Learning and Development, and others. The data has been

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compiled by Midlothian Community Learning and Development, Adult Literacy and

Numeracy/English as a Second or Other Language (CLD, ALN/ESOL) service.

Figure 6.12a Numbers of Adult Learners Participating in

Programmes in Midlothian in 2012/13

Programme No of learners

Adult Literacy and Numeracy 529

ESOL 272

Total 801

Source: CLD, ALN/ESOL

6.12.3 Figure 6.12a shows 529 learners attended adult literacy and numeracy programmes,

106 attended family literacy provision, 126 attended workplace literacy provision and

272 attended ESOL in Midlothian in 2012/13. This represents about 1.2% of need as

defined by the IALS findings.

Figure 6.12b Gender of Adult Learners Participating in

Programmes in Midlothian (2012/13)

6.12.4 Figure 6.12b shows that higher levels of women (462) attended programmes than men

(339) in Midlothian in 2012/13.

Figure 6.12.c Area Where Adult Literacy Learners Live at

Point of Entry to Programme

Area No of learners

Bonnyrigg 101

Dalkeith/Woodburn 171

Mayfield/Easthouses 95

Gorebridge/Newtongrange 61

Loanhead 37

Penicuik 131

Other 205

Source: CLD, ALN/ESOL Service

6.12.5 The towns with the highest number of learners were Dalkeith/Woodburn (171) and

Penicuik (131). Loanhead has the lowest number of learners (37).

Gender No of learners

Male 339

Female 462

Source: CLD, ALN/ESOL

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Figure 6.12.d Employment Status of Adult Learners from

Specific Priority Groups Categorised by

Midlothian CLD, ALN/ESOL service

Employment Status ALN ESOL

Unemployed 137 83

Full Time Work 32 101

Part Time Work 66 42

Retired 71 3

Parent/Caring for Children 55 25

Other (Student/ Training for

Work)

168 18

Source: CLD, ALN/ESOL Service

Figure 6.12e First Language Spoken by Adult Learners in

the ESOL Programme Offered by Midlothian

CLD ALN/ESOL Service (2012/13)

Learners’ First

Language Polish Lithuanian Russian Bengali Chinese Urdu Spanish Other

No of learners 96 17 33 17 15 10 7 77

6.12.6 Figure 6.12e shows that 272 of the 801 CLD ALN/ESOL Learners do not have English

as a first language. 96 learners speak Polish as a first language whilst 77 learners have

an (Other) first language.

Figure 6.12f Provision of Midlothian CLD ALN/ESOL

Service Courses Offered (2012/13)

Provider No of learning opportunities (1:1 Tuition/groups) offered

(Note: this is not the total number of sessions)

ALN 130

ESOL 67

Total Learning opportunities 197

6.12.7 Figure 6.12f shows that Midlothian CLD, ALN/ESOL Service offered 197 courses and

1:1 groups in the academic year 2012/13 with Adult Literacy and Numeracy (ALN)

offering the largest amount (130).

6.13 Libraries

6.13.1 Midlothian has nine libraries in Bonnyrigg, Danderhall, Dalkeith, Gorebridge, Loanhead,

Mayfield, Newtongrange, Penicuik and Roslin. As well as a lending library service,

libraries provide free PC and Internet access and e-books and e-audio books. They also

act as a contact point for other services such as for people applying for national

entitlement cards.

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Figure 6.13a Library Usage 2006/7 to 2012/13

2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13

Library Membership

26,981 29,139 31,155 32,143 32,011 31,423 30,996

Issues of Library Materials

373,193 442,652 433,605 438,468 433,441 435,522 408,181

Requests 13,175 14,908 14,866 14,933 15,989 16.592 16,216

Stock additions

37,428 16,517 20,415 20,848 20,793 20,935 23,120

PC use 49.43% 52.61% 42.48% 42.86% 41.97% 39.25% 36.36%

Visits (physical)

367,198 459,277 458,055 456,192 430,317 436,023 454,947

Visits (virtual)

N/A N/A N/A N/A 35,341* 42,143 55,029

Visits (total) 367,198 459,277 458,055 456,192 465,658 478,166 509,976

Visits/ 1000 population (physical)

4,637 5,792 5,761 5,663 5,325 5,374 5,523

Visits/ 1000 population (virtual)

N/A N/A N/A N/A 437* 519 668

Visits/ 1000 population (total)

4,637 5,792 5,761 5,663 5,762# 5,893 6,191

Source: Midlothian Council Library Service Local Performance Indicators

* Web catalogue only # incomplete

6.13.2 The library membership database is “purged” of those who have not borrowed an item

from the library in the previous two years, ensuring the membership figure is robust and

complies with the Data Protection Act.

6.13.3 The number of people accessing library services online has increased dramatically and

will continue to be a growth area with the introduction of e-books and e-audio books.

However, the number of people visiting the libraries in person has risen in each of the

last three years as well.

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REFERENCES AND DATA SOURCES

ASHE – Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings: www.statistics.gov.uk

Census 2001: www.scrol.gov.uk

DWP – Department for Work and Pensions: www.dwp.gov.uk

GROS – General Register Office for Scotland: www.gro-scotland.gov.uk

NHS Statistics: www.isdscotland.org

NHS Alcohol Statistics: www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org

Midlothian Council: www.midlothian.gov.uk

NOMIS – Official Labour market Statistics: www.nomisweb.co.uk

SALSUS - Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey: www.alcoholinformation.isdscotland.org Scottish Executive Statistic: www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics Scottish Drug Misuse Database: www.isdscotland.org Scottish Further Education Funding Council: www.sfc.ac.uk SIMD – Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2009: www.scottishexecutive.gov.uk/topics/statistics/simd/overview Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics: www.sns.gov.uk Scottish Schools Online: www.scottishschoolsonline.gov.uk

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APPENDIX 1- DATAZONE MAPS

Maps of local data zones to assist neighbourhood planning are set out below. These allow use

of the Scottish Government SIMD small area statistics website to look up data for each

settlement in Midlothian and to draw up a profile of each area. Note that, as the sketch maps

were developed initially to reflect settlements, some of the most rural datazones may not be

assigned graphically to a settlement but are referenced. Also, to give the best picture of each

area, some datazones are included more than once.

SETTLEMENTS – DATA ZONES *Datazone A type of geography. There are 6,505 datazones in Scotland created by combining 2001 Census ouput areas. Datazones have populations of between 500 and 1,000 household residents and some effort has been made to respect physical boundaries. In addition, they have compact shape and contain households with similar social characteristics. www.sns.gov.uk (Glossary)

BILSTON – SIMD The area consists of 2 datazones*

• Datazone S01004166

• Datazone S01004178

No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012

Ranking

Comments

1 S01004166 Pentland 2268 2 S01004178 Pentland 2650

Data

Zone 4166

Data Zone

4178

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BONNYRIGG/ LASSWADE/ POLTON/ POLTONHALL There are 21 datazones in the Bonnyrigg/Lasswade/Polton/Poltonhall area No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comments

1 S01004162 Newbattle & Dalhousie 5,353

2 S01004169 Bonnyrigg South 1,964

3 S01004173 Bonnyrigg South 2,286

4 S01004174 Bonnyrigg South 4,303

5 S01004177 Bonnyrigg South 2,279

6 S01004179 Bonnyrigg South 4,024

7 S01004180 Newbattle & Dalhousie 6,262

8 S01004181 Newbattle & Dalhousie 3,418

9 S01004183 Bonnyrigg South 3,991

10 S01004186 Bonnyrigg North 1,619

11 S01004187 Bonnyrigg South 2,125

12 S01004189 Newbattle & Dalhousie 6,377

13 S01004190 Bonnyrigg North 2,647

14 S01004191 Bonnyrigg North 2,609

15 S01004194 Bonnyrigg North 2,340

16 S01004195 Newbattle & Dalhousie 3,753

17 S01004198 Bonnyrigg North 2,833

18 S01004199 Bonnyrigg North 3,790

19 S01004200 Eskbank 6,406

20 S01004204 Bonnyrigg North 5,088

21 S01004206 Bonnyrigg North 5,925

4174 4173

4162

4169

4189

4181 4180 4179 4177

4200

4195

4186 4191

4199

4194

4206 4204

4187 4183

4198

4190

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DALKEITH (incl. Woodburn and Eskbank) The area consists of 17 datazones No of Data Zones

Data Zone Intermediate Geography SIMD 2012

Ranking

Comments

1 S01004209 Eskbank 6,281

2 S01004211 Eskbank 5,747

3 S01004212*

Pathhead & Rural East Midlothian

4,203

4 S01004214 Eskbank 6,381

5 S01004215 Eskbank 6,163

6 S01004216 Pathhead & Rural East Midlothian

3,981

7 S01004217 Dalkeith 2,363

8 S01004218 Dalkeith 2,668

9 S01004219 Thornybank 1,341

10 S01004220 Eskbank 4,566

11 S01004221 Thornybank 2,077

12 S01004222 Dalkeith 1,062 Among 20% most deprived Among 10% and Midlothian’s most crime deprived data zone

13 S01004223 Dalkeith 585 Among 10% and Midlothian’s most deprived data zone Among 10% and Midlothian’s most employment deprived data zone

14 S01004224 Thornybank 2,050

15 S01004225 Dalkeith 611 Among 10% most deprived

16 S01004226 Thornybank 1,899

17 S01004227 Thornybank 2,897 *note, area includes part of Pathhead and Cousland, however, also includes rapidly growing area to south of Woodburn

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And see below for expanded map showing whole of 4212

4211 4214 4215

4209

4220

4216

4222

4227

4226

4223 4224 4221

4219

4217

4225

4218

4212

4212

4227

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DANDERHALL 4 Datazones

No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comments

1 S01004229 Shawfair 3,029

2 S01004230 Shawfair 3,035

3 S01004231 Shawfair 3,007

4 S01004232 Shawfair 5,337

If you want to include hinterland (e.g. Newton Village) you may want to include data zone 4228.

4232

4230

4231

4229

4228

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EASTHOUSES/MAYFIELD – DATAZONE MAP The area consists of 10 datazones*

No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012

Ranking

Comments

1 S01004165 Mayfield 4,438

2 S01004168 Mayfield 2,203

3 S01004172 Mayfield 1,840

4 S01004175 Mayfield 1,435

5 S01004182 Mayfield 675 contains Y2K: Among 15% most deprived data zones Among 10% and Midlothian’s most income and health deprived data zone

6 S01004185 Mayfield 1,259 Among 20% most deprived

7 S01004188 Easthouses

1,020

Among 20% most deprived Among 10% and Midlothian’s most education deprived data zone

8 S01004192 Easthouses 1,672 contains Mayfield & Easthouses Trust

9 S01004205 Easthouses 1,356

10 S01004207 Easthouses 2,047

4165

4168

4172

4175 4182

4185 4188

4192

4205

4207

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GOREBRIDGE

The area contains 8 Datazones:

No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comments

1 S01004138 Gorebridge & Middleton 1,293 Among 20% most deprived

2 S01004146 Gorebridge & Middleton 4,002

3 S01004147 Gorebridge & Middleton 1,627

4 S01004149 Gorebridge & Middleton 1,149 Among 20% most deprived

5 S01004152 North Middleton 1,501

6 S01004153 North Middleton 2,646

7 S01004155 North Middleton 1,484

8 S01004156 North Middleton 1,536

4155 4153

4149

4147 4146

4152

4138

4156

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LOANHEAD – DATAZONES The area consists of 8 datazones* No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comments

1 S01004193 Loanhead 2,730

2 S01004196 Pentland 1,366 Loanhead Miners (EH20 9AQ

3 S01004197 Loanhead 1,839

4 S01004201 Loanhead 3,862 Loanhead Community Learning Centre (EH20 9HG)

5 S01004202 Pentland 4,849

6 S01004203 Loanhead 3,454

7 S01004208 Pentland 4,386

8 S01004210 Loanhead 3,767 contains 3 nursing homes: up to 74 residents

4203

4208

4201

4197

4202

4196

4193

4210

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Loanhead After School Club

This wider area (catchment area for Loanhead After School Club) includes 12 data zones.

Data Zone Data Zone Data Zone 1 4157 5 4193 9 4202 2 4158 6 4196 10 4203 3 4166 7 4197 11 4208 4 4178 8 4201 12 4210

4210 4208

4203

4201

4197

4193

4196

4201

4166

4158

4157

4178

4202

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NEWTONGRANGE

7 Datazones:

No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comments

1 S01004160 Newtongrange 3,586

2 S01004163 Newtongrange 2,238

3 S01004167 Newtongrange 2,167

4 S01004170 Newtongrange 2,008

5 S01004171 Newtongrange 4,482

6 S01004176 Newbattle & Dalhousie 4,936

7 S01004184 Newtongrange 2,055

4160

4163

4167

4170 4171

4176

4184

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PATHHEAD – DATAZONES Datazones: note SIMD and SNS are not co-terminus No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography SIMD Ranking

Comments

1 S01004164 Pathhead & Rural East Midlothian 3,196 most of Pathhead

2 S01004137 Pathhead & Rural East Midlothian 4,909 very small bit

3 S01004212 Pathhead & Rural East Midlothian 4,203 very small bit

4212

4164

4137

4164

4212

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PENICUIK

Area included on map has 23 Data Zones (note that this is a definition of the wider Penicuik area – others may add or remove datazones) No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comment

1 S01004124 Penicuik Southeast 6,053

2 S01004125 Penicuik Southeast 5,168

3 S01004126 Penicuik Southeast 2,782

4 S01004127 Penicuik Southwest 5,739

5 S01004128 Penicuik Southwest 6,347

6 S01004129 Penicuik Southeast 5,171

7 S01004130 Penicuik Southwest 4,904

8 S01004131 Penicuik Southeast 1,326

9 S01004132 Penicuik East 2,462

10 S01004133 Penicuik East 2,626

11 S01004134 Penicuik Southwest 6,345

12 S01004135 Penicuik Southwest 1,664

13 S01004136 Penicuik Southwest 2,625

14 S01004139 Penicuik North 4,059

15 S01004140 Penicuik East 3,191

16 S01004141 Penicuik East 3,217

17 S01004142 Penicuik North 4,569

18 S01004143 Penicuik North 3,411

19 S01004145 Penicuik North 4,229

20 S01004148 Penicuik North 6,359

21 S01004150 Pentland 6,148

22 S01004151 Pentland 4,556

23 S01004161 Pentland 4,288

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4124

4125 4126 4127

4128 4129

4130 4131

4132 4133

4134 4135 4136

4141

4139 4140

41434145

4148

4150

4151

4161

4142

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ROSEWELL DATAZONES The village of Rosewell has been split into two Datazones: No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comment

1 S01004144 Rural South Midlothian 2,655

2 S01004159 Rural South Midlothian 1,556

Source: www.sns.gov.uk

4159

4144

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ROSLIN DATAZONES The area consists of 3 datazones*: No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comment

1 S01004154# Rural South Midlothian 4,526

2 S01004157 Rural South Midlothian 6,318

3 S01004158 Rural South Midlothian 4,867 # This geographically large data zone includes Eskhill, Oatslie and part of Auchendinny as well as the

middle part of Roslin

4157

4158

4154

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WOODBURN (Woodburn Day Care Club catchment area – includes central Dalkeith)

The area consists of 10 datazones: No of Datazones

Datazone Intermediate Geography

SIMD 2012 Ranking

Comment

1 S01004216 Pathhead & Rural East Midlothian

3,981

2 S01004217 Dalkeith 2,363

3 S01004218 Dalkeith 2,668

4 S01004219 Thornybank 1,341

5 S01004221 Thornybank 2,077

6 S01004222 Dalkeith 1,062 Among 20% most deprived

7 S01004223 Dalkeith 585 Among 10% most deprived

8 S01004224 Thornybank 2,050

9 S01004225 Dalkeith 611 Among 10% most deprived

10 S01004226 Thornybank 1,899

Note that these are described also under Dalkeith above

4217

4218 4219

4221

4216

4222 4223 4224

4225

4226

4216

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APPENDIX B SWIA Style Questionnaire

SWIA Style User survey 2010-2012

Key: Midlothian Midlothian Midlothian

June 2012 June 2011 June 2010

Getting a Service

1. I have found it easy to get clear information about the range of services that might help me.

67% 74%

2(a). I got a good response when I was first in contact with social work services.

88% 87%

2(b) I get a good response from social work services when I contact them during the day

74% 82%

2(c). I get a helpful response from social work services when I contact them at evenings or weekends.

52% 69%

3. I have seen the written assessment of my needs done by social work services

64% 65%

4. I have been fully involved in deciding what help or services I should receive.

80% 78%

Making use of social work services

5. I have been given a clear plan that describes the services I will receive.

67% 64%

6. My social worker or care manager responds quickly when there is an important change in my situation

70% 77%

7. At least once a year there is a meeting to discuss services I receive. 53% 49%

8. I think there is a good range of services available for me. 69% 69%

Making Use of social work services

9. I have been given choices about the type of service I receive. 64% 61%

10 I can rely on services I receive. 80% 83%

11. The services I receive are of a good quality. 86% 86%

12. I am treated with dignity and respect when using social work services. 93% 94%

13. I have received the help I need at the time I needed it. 80% 83%

14. I feel that social work services understand important matters about my racial or cultural background.

70% 76%

15. I have been able to use the language of my choice when dealing with social work services.

84% 84%

16. I have been able to use the method of communication that best suits my needs when dealing with social work services (eg Braille)

79% 79%

Outcomes

17(a). Social work services have helped me in the following ways: to feel safer.

79% 84%

17(b). Social work services have helped me in the following ways: to lead a more independent life.

74% 81%

17(c). Social work services have helped me in the following ways: to feel a part of my community.

59% 70%

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SWIA Style Carer Survey 2010-2012

Key: Midlothian June 2012

Midlothian June 2011

Midlothian June 2010

11. I feel the help I receive as a carer: meets all my needs 28% 20%

Getting a Service

12. I have found it easy to get clear information about social work services. 50% 48%

13. I got a good response when I was first in contact with social work services. 63% 64%

14. (a) I get a helpful response when I contact Social work services during the day, for ongoing contact.

61% 58%

14 (b). I get a helpful response when I contact social work services during the evenings or weekends.

25% 26%

15. I have seen the written assessment of the needs of the person I support / care for.

50% 45%

16. I have been involved in deciding what help or services the person I support/care for should receive.

81% 74%

Making use of Social Work services

17. There is a clear plan that describes the services the person I support/care for will receive.

57% 53%

18. The social worker or care manager responds quickly when here is an important change in the situation of the person I support/care for.

61% 52%

19. At least once a year there is a review to discuss the services received. 56% 41%

20. I think there is a good range of services available. 40% 47%

21. The person I support/care for has been given choices about the type of care received.

58% 47%

Making Use of Social Work

22. The services are reliable. 59% 64%

23. The services are of a good quality. 64% 64%

24. The person I support/care for is treated with dignity and respect when using social services.

77% 82%

25. The help received has been given at the time it was most needed. 70% 65%

26. I feel that social work services understand important matters about racial or cultural background.

70% 71%

27. I have been able to use the language of my choice when dealing with social work services.

86% 85%

Outcomes: For you as a Carer

28. I feel valued and supported as a carer. 51% 48%

29. I am consulted and listened to. 61% 54%

30. I have a say in how things are done. 61% 61%

31. I am helped to have time for family, work or other commitments. 48% 36%

31a. I feel able to continue in my role as a carer/ 87% 90%

Outcomes: For the Person You Care For

32. The services have resulted in an improved quality of life. 65% 65%

33. Social work services have helped the person I care for to feel safer. 64% 58%

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34. The person I care for has been helped to lead a more independent life. 48% 59%

35. Social work services have helped us to feel a part of our community. 33% 38%