Nursing near you: East Midlands

Welcome to the East Midlands

The East Midlands is the fourth-largest English region by area, stretching from Northamptonshire in the south to Nottinghamshire further north.

Most East Midlanders live in urban areas, with about a third residing in rural areas. The region has a growing and aging population.

This page was last updated in January 2025.

Key statistics for this region

Population health

This region has a population of 4,934,832
In 2023/24, there were 3,808 children in Year 6 (aged 10-11) who were classed as obese. This equates to a rate of 36.0, which is worse than the England national average
As of 2024, there were 8,582 dementia diagnoses for those aged under 65. This equates to an estimated rate of 66.8, which is worse than the England national average
In 2022, there were 1,426 deaths among those aged under 75 classed as preventable. This equates to a rate of 161.3 deaths per 100,000 of the regional population, which is worse than the England national average

Life expectancy

The male life expectancy at birth is 78.9 years, which is worse than the England national average
The female life expectancy at birth is 82.7 years, which is worse than the England national average

Workforce planning

There are 30,169 NHS nurses and health visitors in this region
As of December 2024, there were 611.3 NHS nurses and health visitors per 100,000 of the regional population
As of December 2024, there were 1,564 nurses working in general practice. This is equal to 3.2 nurses per 10,000 of the regional population
As of November 2024, there were 3,356 community service nurses. This is equal to 68.0 nurses per 100,000 of the regional population
As of November 2024, there were 210 district nurses. This is equal to 4.3 nurses per 100,000 of the regional population
As of October 2024, 56,515 full-time equivalent days had been lost to work sickness among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to a workforce sickness rate of 5.9%
As of October 2024, 15,043 full-time equivalent days were specifically lost to mental health issues (such as stress and anxiety) among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to 27.1% of all workforce sickness absence days

4,934,832 Population of region

30,169 Full-time equivalent NHS nurses and health visitors

Statistics by local integrated care system (ICS)

NHS Derby and Derbyshire

Population health

This ICS has a population of 1,067,075
In 2023/24, there were 3,940 children in Year 6 (aged 10-11) who were classed as obese. This equates to a rate of 35.0, which is similar to the England national average
Between 2018/19 to 2023/24, 73,543 people aged 40 to 74 received an NHS health check. This equates to a proportion of 22.0 of those eligible, which is worse than the England national average
As of 2024, there were 9,967 dementia diagnoses for those aged under 65. This equates to an estimated rate of 67.8, which is similar to the England national average
In 2022, there were 1,657 deaths among those aged under 75 classed as preventable. This equates to a rate of 166.4 deaths per 100,000 of the ICS population, which is worse than the England national average

Life expectancy

The male life expectancy at birth is 78.8 years, which is worse than the England national average
The female life expectancy at birth is 82.3 years, which is worse than the England national average

Workforce planning

There are 6,914 NHS nurses and health visitors in this ICS
As of December 2024, there were 647.9 NHS nurses and health visitors per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of December 2024, there were 347 nurses working in general practice. This is equal to 3.3 nurses per 10,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 1,104 community service nurses. This is equal to 103.5 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 52 district nurses. This is equal to 4.9 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of October 2024, 14,231 full-time equivalent days had been lost to work sickness among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to a workforce sickness rate of 6.5%
As of October 2024, 3,909 full-time equivalent days were specifically lost to mental health issues (such as stress and anxiety) among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to 27.5% of all workforce sickness absence days

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

Population health

This ICS has a population of 1,136,660
In 2023/24, there were 4,330 children in Year 6 (aged 10-11) who were classed as obese. This equates to a rate of 34.8, which is better than the England national average
Between 2018/19 to 2023/24, 110,854 people aged 40 to 74 received an NHS health check. This equates to a proportion of 35.3 of those eligible, which is better than the England national average
As of 2024, there were 8,871 dementia diagnoses for those aged under 65. This equates to an estimated rate of 65.3, which is similar to the England national average
In 2022, there were 1,490 deaths among those aged under 75 classed as preventable. This equates to a rate of 152.9 deaths per 100,000 of the ICS population, which is similar to the England national average

Life expectancy

The male life expectancy at birth is 79.4 years, which is similar to the England national average
The female life expectancy at birth is 83.0 years, which is similar to the England national average

Workforce planning

There are 6,276 NHS nurses and health visitors in this ICS
As of December 2024, there were 552.1 NHS nurses and health visitors per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of December 2024, there were 284 nurses working in general practice. This is equal to 2.5 nurses per 10,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 590 community service nurses. This is equal to 51.9 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 68 district nurses. This is equal to 6.0 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of October 2024, 11,065 full-time equivalent days had been lost to work sickness among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to a workforce sickness rate of 5.6%
As of October 2024, 2,303 full-time equivalent days were specifically lost to mental health issues (such as stress and anxiety) among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to 20.8% of all workforce sickness absence days

NHS Lincolnshire

Population health

This ICS has a population of 775,864
In 2023/24, there were 2,795 children in Year 6 (aged 10-11) who were classed as obese. This equates to a rate of 37.1, which is worse than the England national average
Between 2018/19 to 2023/24, 68,624 people aged 40 to 74 received an NHS health check. This equates to a proportion of 30.2 of those eligible, which is better than the England national average
As of 2024, there were 8,152 dementia diagnoses for those aged under 65. This equates to an estimated rate of 65.9, which is similar to the England national average
In 2022, there were 1,218 deaths among those aged under 75 classed as preventable. This equates to a rate of 160.9 deaths per 100,000 of the ICS population, which is similar to the England national average

Life expectancy

The male life expectancy at birth is 78.7 years, which is worse than the England national average
The female life expectancy at birth is 82.7 years, which is worse than the England national average

Workforce planning

There are 3,831 NHS nurses and health visitors in this ICS
As of December 2024, there were 493.8 NHS nurses and health visitors per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of December 2024, there were 323 nurses working in general practice. This is equal to 4.2 nurses per 10,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 553 community service nurses. This is equal to 71.3 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 45 district nurses. This is equal to 5.8 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of October 2024, 6,453 full-time equivalent days had been lost to work sickness among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to a workforce sickness rate of 5.4%
As of October 2024, 1,657 full-time equivalent days were specifically lost to mental health issues (such as stress and anxiety) among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to 25.7% of all workforce sickness absence days

NHS Northamptonshire

Population health

This ICS has a population of 792,755
In 2023/24, there were 3,120 children in Year 6 (aged 10-11) who were classed as obese. This equates to a rate of 35.3, which is similar to the England national average
Between 2018/19 to 2023/24, 53,068 people aged 40 to 74 received an NHS health check. This equates to a proportion of 23.2 of those eligible, which is worse than the England national average
As of 2024, there were 5,710 dementia diagnoses for those aged under 65. This equates to an estimated rate of 64.2, which is similar to the England national average
In 2022, there were 1,079 deaths among those aged under 75 classed as preventable. This equates to a rate of 158.1 deaths per 100,000 of the ICS population, which is similar to the England national average

Life expectancy

The male life expectancy at birth is 79.3 years, which is similar to the England national average
The female life expectancy at birth is 83.1 years, which is similar to the England national average

Workforce planning

There are 4,118 NHS nurses and health visitors in this ICS
As of December 2024, there were 519.5 NHS nurses and health visitors per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of December 2024, there were 273 nurses working in general practice. This is equal to 3.4 nurses per 10,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 457 community service nurses. This is equal to 57.6 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 5 district nurses. This is equal to 0.6 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of October 2024, 7,569 full-time equivalent days had been lost to work sickness among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to a workforce sickness rate of 5.8%
As of October 2024, 1,863 full-time equivalent days were specifically lost to mental health issues (such as stress and anxiety) among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to 24.6% of all workforce sickness absence days

NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

Population health

This ICS has a population of 1,162,478
In 2023/24, there were 4,855 children in Year 6 (aged 10-11) who were classed as obese. This equates to a rate of 37.9, which is worse than the England national average
Between 2018/19 to 2023/24, 81,608 people aged 40 to 74 received an NHS health check. This equates to a proportion of 25.1 of those eligible, which is worse than the England national average
As of 2024, there were 10,209 dementia diagnoses for those aged under 65. This equates to an estimated rate of 70.6, which is similar to the England national average
In 2022, there were 1,684 deaths among those aged under 75 classed as preventable. This equates to a rate of 168.2 deaths per 100,000 of the ICS population, which is worse than the England national average

Life expectancy

The male life expectancy at birth is 78.5 years, which is worse than the England national average
The female life expectancy at birth is 82.7 years, which is worse than the England national average

Workforce planning

There are 9,030 NHS nurses and health visitors in this ICS
As of December 2024, there were 776.8 NHS nurses and health visitors per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of December 2024, there were 337 nurses working in general practice. This is equal to 2.9 nurses per 10,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 652 community service nurses. This is equal to 56.1 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of November 2024, there were 40 district nurses. This is equal to 3.4 nurses per 100,000 of the ICS population
As of October 2024, 17,196 full-time equivalent days had been lost to work sickness among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to a workforce sickness rate of 6.0%
As of October 2024, 5,311 full-time equivalent days were specifically lost to mental health issues (such as stress and anxiety) among nurses and health visitors. This was equivalent to 30.9% of all workforce sickness absence days