How we will measure progress
Indicators of progress
Key performance indicators (KPIs)
Each step lists one KPI, an output indicator chosen to measure activity in implementing the step. Most steps include substantial programmes of work with additional monitoring and evaluation plans, so the 50 KPIs aim to give a summarised overview of the progress across the whole strategy.
Equity indicators
Each step includes an equity indicator, used to measure the progress of the equity objective. This will give us an indication across the whole strategy of how well we are doing in our aim to improve health equity.
Outcome indicators
To track health outcomes linked to the strategy, we will monitor the outcome indicators listed below. These align with the themes in the strategy, as well as with the Building a Fairer Newham outcome measures, the Newham Health and Care Partnership outcomes framework (draft) and NHS North East London (NEL) Babies, Children and Young People’s Community-based Care Indicators framework.
While the strategy takes an evidence-informed approach to improving health outcomes, we know health outcomes will not change overnight. We expect many of the outcome indicators to change gradually over years. Moreover, some might move in a negative direction due to factors outside our local control. Monitoring the outcomes each year will help us understand Newham’s health status, how it is changing, and where we might need renewed focus.
Outcome indicators for the strategy:
| Overaching |
| Life expectancy at birth for males & females |
| Healthy life expectancy for males & females |
| Premature mortality rate for males & females |
| Inequality in life expectancy for males and females |
| Percentage of residents with high or very high life satisfaction |
| People |
| Prevalence of breastfeeding 6-8 weeks after birth |
| Proportion of children ready for school |
| Prevalence of children healthy weight |
| Rate of hospital extractions and rates of dental decay |
| Number of young people who report feeling safe |
| Prevalence of common mental health conditions in children |
| Prevalence of common mental health conditions in adults |
| Proportion of residents who always or often feel lonely |
| Suicide rate |
| Incidence of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) |
| Cardiovascular disease (CVD) premature mortality rate for males & females |
| Cancer premature mortality rate for males & females |
| Screening coverage for cervical, colorectal and breast cancer |
| Rate of unplanned admissions related to frailty |
| Prevalence of adult healthy weight |
| Smoking prevalence |
| Smoking prevalence in routine and manual occupations |
| Vaccination coverage for children and adults |
| Incidence of TB |
| Number of late HIV diagnoses |
| New STI diagnosis rate |
| Successful completion of drug treatment |
| Place |
| Proportion of adults eating '5 a day' |
| Proportion of physically active adults |
| Proportion of residents with high or marginal food security |
| Number of households in temporary accommodation |
| Proportion of deaths attributable to particulate air pollution |
| Proportion of trips made by walking, cycling or public transport |
| Number of homes that are overcrowded |
| Number of homes in fuel poverty |
| Winter mortality index |
| Proportion of people in employment |