Midlothian

Population size is 83,187

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  1. Learning disabilities
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Population characteristics

Number of people with learning disabilities

100

aged 0-15 yrs


303

aged 16-64 yrs


84

aged 65+ yrs


Health

People with learning disabilities rate their health as

69

very good


179

good


169

fair


49

bad


21

very bad


Health

Households

People with learning disabilities in private households

177

rented from council/housing association


148

private ownership


27

rented privately or living rent free


Employment

People aged 16 or over with learning disabilities

209

long term sick or disabled


48

in paid employment


21

students


73

retired


36

other


Other topics

People with learning disabilities in Midlothian

98.3%

are white


94.1%

speak English only at home


97.9%

born in the UK


Summary information

487 people have learning disabilities. That’s 0.6% of people


  • 100 children and 387 adults have learning disabilities


  • 265 males and 222 females have learning disabilities


  • 12.4% of adults with learning disabilities have paid employment, compared with 60.5% of all adults


  • 50.3% of people with learning disabilities live in social rented accommodation, compared with 25.2% of all people


  • Only 14.2% of people with learning disabilities rate their health as very good, compared with 52.9% of all people



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