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179 new mums were smokers at the time of delivering
their babies, the third highest rate in Kent.47 Smoking in
pregnancy can cause premature births and increase
the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Dover has the
highest Infant Mortality rate in Kent with 19 babies dying
between 2017- 2019.48
4. Early help and recovery support for abuse victims
Domestic abuse reporting has increased across the
county during the pandemic creating the perfect storm
for domestic abusers to control and limit their victims’
movements and freedoms.
One in seven (14.2%) children and young people under
the age of 18 will have lived with domestic violence at
some point in their childhood.50
Domestic violence has a devastating impact on children
and young people that can last into adulthood.
Witnessing or experiencing violence can lead to Adverse
Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Toxic stress from ACEs can
change brain development and affect how the body
responds to stress.
5. Support and care for the elderly to counter
loneliness and promote wellbeing
Dover has the third highest population of over 65s51 and
also ranks third for levels of loneliness.52 Loneliness often
begins when people lose significant relationships or
the opportunities to engage in ways, they find meaningful.
50%
In Dover attendances at the One Stop Shop before
lockdown was the second highest in Kent and local
Domestic Abuse Services have reported an increase
of over 50% since March 202049
Over 65s are more likely to be lonely if they do not have
someone to open up to, are widowed, are in poor health,
are unable to do the things they want, feel that they do
not belong in their neighbourhood or live alone.
Dover also has the highest recorded level of dementia
in the county53 and 10 % of residents in the area have
either never been online or do not currently have access
to the internet,54 further isolating them from many
digital services.
Dover has the highest recorded
prevalence of dementia
One in seven (14.2%) children and young people under the age of
18 will have lived with domestic violence at some point in their
childhood
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