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Research and evidence

Start well: pregnancy and early childhood data

The start well dashboard provides data about the health and wellbeing of babies and young children in Liverpool.

Not all children have the same opportunities to be healthy and thrive. Start well data helps identify areas where additional support may be needed. 

About the start well dashboard

Use the dashboard to: 

  • understand health, wellbeing and wider determinants for children aged up to 5 years 
  • see how outcomes vary across the city 
  • support service planning and decision-making 
  • compare Liverpool with regional and national data 

Topics the dashboard covers

The dashboard includes information on: 

  • population and demographics  
  • pregnancy and maternity  
  • births and infant health  
  • breastfeeding  
  • child development and school readiness  
  • healthy weight  
  • oral health  
  • childhood vaccinations and immunisations  
  • early years health indicators  
  • local community assets 
  • ward-level information  
  • deprivation and inequalities  
  • summary overview ('Tartan Rug')   

Using the dashboard

The dashboard should load on this page. The first screen shows an overview of all topics. Use the left-hand side menu to explore: 

  • Introduction – what the dashboard covers  
  • Guidance – how to use the dashboard and interactive charts  
  • Resources – useful local services, programmes and information  
  • Index – explains terms and definitions 
  • Appendix – shows data sources 

You can return to the homepage by using the house icon or move between sections using the navigation arrows. 

Help using the dashboard

If you're not sure how to use a Power BI dashboard, view the guidance: How to use Power BI dashboards.

Key facts

  • 119,000 children and young people live in Liverpool 
  • 25,845 children are under five years old 
  • 1 in 3 children live in relative poverty 
  • 72.3% of babies receive breast milk as their first feed 
  • 64.3% of children achieve a good level of development at school entry 
  • 3 in 10 Reception-aged children are overweight or living with obesity 

Further insights and resources:

Liverpool information

Liverpool City Region

Cheshire and Merseyside

Joint Maternity Services Needs Assessment Cheshire and Merseyside 2022

Office for Health Improvement and Disparities profiles