• Individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in Bolsover are more likely to suffer from related complications, such as foot ulcers, Alzheimer’s disease, kidney problems, musculoskeletal conditions, and cardiovascular disease.

• People with diabetes in the area are also two to three times more likely to experience depression compared to the general population.

• Bolsover faces worse access to screening programs for diabetic retinopathy, which is concerning as this is a critical screening for those with diabetes to prevent vision loss.

• Diabetes-related health challenges are compounded by the area’s relatively higher rates of other health issues like circulatory diseases, strokes, and heart attacks.

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• Preventable Deaths: Bolsover district has a significantly higher rate of preventable deaths (278 per 100 deaths) compared to the national average of 192.1.

• Health Inequalities: People in deprived areas like Bolsover experience increased health inequalities, including dying younger and living longer with long-term conditions and disabilities.

In 2020, the smoking prevalence in Bolsover was higher than the national average, reflecting a common trend in areas with higher deprivation. Bolsover suffer from significantly higher than average level of hospital stays for alcohol-related harm. 30% of people who are dependant from alcohol and 45%of people dependant on drugs also have psychiatric disorder.

Yes, Old Bolsover is considered among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Derbyshire, with a crime rate significantly higher than the county average, particularly for violence and sexual offences.

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• Overall Crime Rate: Old Bolsover has a crime rate of 120 crimes per 1,000 people, which is 35% higher than Derbyshire's overall crime rate of 89 per 1,000.

The most common crimes in Old Bolsover are violence and sexual offences, with 597 offences in 2023, resulting in a crime rate of 61.