Coronavirus Kent in Five Graphs Week 23 (05/06/20)
NB: All deaths are by local authority and by cause of death, for deaths that occurred up to 5th June but were registered up to 13th June in England and Wales. They are [...]
Covid-19
Universal Credit claims in Kent climb a further 25% between April and May 2020
The number of people claiming Universal Credit in Kent in May has increased once again, as was expected, because of the coronavirus epidemic. Between April & May 2020 the [...]
If we love our NHS so much in Kent & Medway, why have we sued it for more than £200 million?
Many of you throughout the covid-19 pandemic gathered in your streets, on your doorsteps, in your gardens, to pay tribute to the brave workers of the NHS, by clapping, and [...]
Updated ONS deaths attributed to covid-19 in Folkestone & Hythe District and the rest of the Country
The Office of National Statistics have update their map show places of death due to covid-19. It maps as low as ward level and can be searched by using your postcode. The [...]
The UK Economy Has Fallen of a Cliff.
It’s not been the best kept secret that the UK growth figures for April would be a worse than the rocky horror show. What with the national economy closed due to Covid-19 [...]
Coronavirus Kent in Five Graphs Week 22 (29/05/20)
NB: All deaths are by local authority and by cause of death, for deaths that occurred up to 29th May but were registered up to 6th June in England and Wales. They are [...]
The Fog Of War: A Reason Why Daily NHS England Covid-19 Figures Differ From The Weekly ONS Figures
The ONS figures (England & Wales only), which are at least a week behind the daily NHS figures for the whole of the UK have been 10,000 or so higher than the NHS figures [...]
Coronavirus Kent in Five Graphs Week 21 (22/05/20)
NB: All deaths are by local authority and by cause of death, for deaths that occurred up to 22nd May but were registered up to 30th May in England and Wales. They are [...]
Coronavirus Kent in Five Graphs Week 20 (15/05/20)
NB: All deaths are by local authority and by cause of death, for deaths that occurred up to 15th May but were registered up to 23rd May in England and Wales. They are [...]
Coronavirus Kent In Five Graphs (Week 19)
The latest published figures from the Office of National Statistics for deaths by local authority and cause of death up to 8th May but were registered up to 16th May all show [...]
Universal Credit Claims In Kent Climb 46% in One Month
The number of people claiming Universal Credit in Kent increased by the most since records began in April to reach almost 118,000 thousand, according to official figures [...]
A Simple Guide to R
Much is said about the R0 or Rz number when it comes to covid-19, but what is R and what is it measuring? R depends on four factors the duration of time a person is [...]
Hiding Good News
We have tried to get discharge figures from hospitals in Kent, to bring you a good news story, like we did in mid April. However, in a response for the East Kent Hospital [...]
Is A Second Wave Inevitable?
Now the government guidance has unleashed the herd, you can be assured that for the next two weeks we are going to have good news on Covid 19 deaths. And better news on [...]
Unleashing The Herd
As of today the Governments new guidance on being outdoors comes into effect. It makes it clear that: From today, you are allowed to spend more time outdoors Are will be [...]
Coronavirus Kent In Five Graphs
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics compiled weekly and as such likely to be more accurate of what is truly happening in the county were released today. [...]
How many of the 25,000 companies in Kent, eligible for covid grants, will survive the crisis?
Within in twelve local authority districts in Kent, 25,377 businesses have been identified by the councils as within the scope to receive either the Small Business Grants [...]
More missing flats – another mystery at the Grand
At a time when our local council is haemorrhaging cash at an alarming rate, and revenues have plummeted, the income from business and domestic rates is vital to maintain [...]
Coronavirus Kent In Seven Graphs
All the data in the seven graphs below come from the Office of National Statistics released on the 5th May and show the place of death by local authority, up until April [...]
Coronavirus Kent: Covid-19 Deaths rise by 39% in One Week
Deaths from covid-19 in Kent & Medway have increased by 39% in just one week according to the latest data released by the Office of National Statistics today. In the last [...]
Taken For A Ride?
During the coronavirus crisis, buses are more vital than ever. Although many people are staying at home, getting key workers out is crucial. However, the Shepwayvox Team has [...]
ONS Map shows 23 deaths attributed to covid-19 in Folkestone & Hythe District
The latest data from Office for National Statistics has been mapped (see map below) at (MSOA) ward level and shows the Folkestone & Hythe District has suffered 23 [...]
Coronavirus Kent: ONS Figures Paint More Accurate Figure Of Non-Hospital Deaths
In the latest figures published by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) they show a marked increase in covid-19 deaths in Kent (including Medway) – as reporting [...]
Kent Covid -19 deaths compared to non-covid-19 deaths in Kent & England and Wales
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) published their most up to date data yesterday for all deaths due to Covid-19; and all other deaths across all local authorities in [...]
District homeless housed in B&B’s where county line gang members operating from during covid-19 crisis
County line gang members are operating from B&B rooms in the district where Folkestone & Hythe District Council have housed vulnerable homeless people during the [...]